**Head of Legal / Commercials Co. Down**
A top tier main contractor in Northern Ireland are experiencing further growth of their commercial team due to being awarded large-scale, impressive contracts across NI and ROI. Naturally they require a senior commercial candidate with legal contractual knowledge to be based in NI with very minimal travel across to sites. This role is suited to a legal professional working within a construction company or a Senior QS / Commercial Manager that is widely exposed to the legal element of construction. You will work on a range of pre-contact and existing legal matters within the Civils and Construction sector.
This position carries an in-depth job description but some responsibilities to include;
- Assisting in legal matters and working with the commercial team
- Ensure protection of contractor by use of vast Contract Law knowledge
- Dispute resolution when required
- Assisting in the timely deliverance of large-scale projects
- Updating clients and senior management on projects
- Assisting with preparation of subcontracts/collateral warranties mirrored off main contract conditions.
- Reviewing and assisting with LOIs,LOLAs,PCAs,Long and short form consultant appointments.
- 3Payment notices procedures and deadlines in compliance with the Act.
- Subcontract disputes/terminations/agreements.
- Main contract EOT and associated cost make up presentation, assessment and correspondence.
This is a senior level position and requires at least;
- - 7 years+ experience gained from NI main contractors
- - BSc in Quantity Surveying or a related construction qualification
- - Further education is highly desirable, for example “MSc in Construction Law”
Contact Aaron Linden in complete confidence to discuss this role further by applying to the position with a full and up to date CV