Vital Energi – In-House Lawyer – 1-3 yrs PQE Construction

Overview

In-house opportunity with Vital Energi’s Blackburn team to support a growing contractor-focused business. You will work as part of a small legal team, primarily handling construction contracts and related commercial matters to enable tendering and project delivery. The role combines non-contentious contract work with potential dispute support, aligned with a five-year growth strategy. You’ll influence contracting standards, provide guidance to the business, and help scale legal support as the company expands.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and amending construction contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) for tender and procurement
• Reviewing and drafting general construction and commercial agreements (sub-contracts, PO, MOUs, NDAs, JV agreements, licenses, data processing agreements)
• Assisting with day-to-day contract/project administration and drafting correspondence and notices
• Producing legal templates and guidance for the business
• Advising on dispute resolution processes and assisting with adjudications and court procedures
• Providing training and summarising legal advice for non-legal stakeholders
• Staying updated on relevant case law and legislation; conducting legal research and know-how functions

Key requirements

• 1-3 years PQE
• construction experience preferred
• ability to review, draft and advise on standard form contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)
• experience with a range of commercial agreements (NDAs, MOUs, JV agreements, leases, IP licenses)
• ability to support day-to-day contract/project administration and dispute resolution

• Contract drafting and review (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)
• General commercial and construction law
• Dispute resolution support (adjudications, court proceedings)
• Drafting notices and correspondence
• Legal research and knowledge updating

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