Legal Counsel Construction Law

CML Construction Services Ltd is the in-house legal and contract management department for the STRABAGGroup.

Following STRABAG’s fast growth in the UK market CML UK is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join our team in Manchester.

• You are a qualified solicitor (or qualified under another common law jurisdiction) with 2 – 4 years’ PQE.
• You will have at least 2 years’ experience working in the UK construction industry. Non-contentious construction law experience is desirable.
• You will have experience with the NEC forms of contract. Experience with other forms is also desirable.
• You will demonstrate a pragmatic and solution-based approach in your legal advice to our internal clients, and you are willing and able to assist in negotiating contracts in a fast-paced environment. You will also have an understanding of the economic and technical implications of the advice being provided.
• You are a self-motivated individual with a pro-active approach. You have a thirst for action and personal responsibility and also enjoy communicating with internal clients as well as colleagues. Team spirit is crucial.

Below you will find the tasks you will be entrusted with, focusing on construction law:

• Your primary task will be to provide legal support to STRABAG’s project team in Manchester, who are responsible for delivering a major infrastructure project in the north-west. This will include providing legal support to the procurement and commercial departments.
• Tasks will include advising on the main contract for the project as well as drafting and negotiating various construction contracts for STRABAG’s supply chain (with a particular focus on NEC4 and bespoke agreements).
• You will also provide legal support on other agreements associated with major infrastructure projects as well as providing training on construction contracts for the project team.
• There will also be opportunities to support STRABAG’s other projects in the UK. Typical tasks include contract reviews, notes of advice for governance and attending negotiation meetings.
• You will be tasked with supporting cooperation with external law firms and ensure effective collaboration with STRABAG’s other central divisions such as business compliance.
• You will also have the opportunity to participate in wider CML initiatives which involves collaboration with the wider group.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• CML is proud to accompany and support talented people on their professional path. We offer you the support and opportunities to develop and grow together in our team according to your individual professional goals.
• An exciting position with interesting and challenging tasks in a team with great expertise and enthusiasm for the profession. You can expect a pleasant working atmosphere in an internationally active company in a modern and fully equipped workplace in our Manchester office.
• You will also have the unique opportunity to benefit from the diverse fields of activity of a globally active group.

This happens after the successful application

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents

2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry