Construction Lawyer

As our Construction Lawyer, you'll be at the forefront of legal support for SSI Services, OnSite and South Staffs Water, overseeing a variety of high-stakes construction projects. You'll be responsible for providing legal guidance on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, from reviewing and drafting contracts to advising on risk. Additionally, you'll play a key role in shaping our legal practices, creating policies to support bid and commercial teams, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.,

• Advising on and drafting contracts, collateral warranties, NDAs, parent company guarantees, and framework agreements
• Supporting commercial risk assessments and drafting board papers at various project stages
• Working with standard construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) as well as bespoke agreements
• Managing legal disputes and providing litigation support when necessary
• Implementing procedures to enhance compliance and risk management
  
  Circa 3-5 years PQE, qualified solicitor in England and Wales
• Proven experience in construction law, including contract drafting, risk review, and compliance support
• Knowledge of standard construction forms (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and ability to handle bespoke client contracts
• Litigation experience (advantageous)- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple complex legal matters
simultaneously
• High integrity, discretion, and a proactive, hands-on approach to legal challenges
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills for working across internal and external stakeholders
  
  South Staffordshire Plc, as well as owning two regulated clean Water companies (South Staffs and Cambridge Water) is a trusted
provider of essential services across regulated industries, delivering specialist engineering, asset management, and compliance services to a wide range of clients, including utility companies, local authorities, and organizations with critical infrastructure. With approaching 3000 employees across the UK and further afield, we're committed to upholding the highest standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting our clients' infrastructure needs.

Salary DOE + Bonus + Car/Allowance + Private Medical and Matched Pension Are you ready to make a significant impact in the construction sector? South Staffordshire Plc is seeking a dedicated Construction Lawyer to lead legal support for our South Staffs and Cambridge Water businesses in addition to our wider contracting businesses that operate in the utilities sector. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow our legal function, working on major projects ranging from £500k to £60m+. If you're passionate about making a difference in the construction industry and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you!,
• Competitive salary, depending on experience (we'll discuss this at 1st stage if you've got the right experience to make sure
it's worth your investment of time) plus car/allowance, private medical, matched pension and annual bonus
• The chance to shape the construction legal function and make a lasting impact in a growing organization
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with a focus on professionalism, trust, and community impact
• Opportunities to engage with key leaders, including the CEO, CFO, and other executives
• An environment that supports your professional growth and values innovative, impactful contributions