Legal Counsel - Construction

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel with at least a 6 year minimum PQE of construction law within infrastructure projects to join our high performing Legal Team  here at AWE.

Location: AWE is a multi-site business operating at Aldermaston, Burghfield, Green Park (Reading) and London. We offer hybrid working, a combination of home and onsite office presence.

Salary range starts: £63,270 up to £98,000 for a suitably experienced Legal Counsel with expertise in the areas required for this role.

You will be joining the business as the UK government enables us to make a significant investment in our infrastructure through our Infrastructure Programme Delivery team (IPD). This includes two major areas – the Future Materials Campus (FMC), a series of facilities needed to maintain the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent for years to come, and Future Infrastructure Programme (FIP), which covers upgrades to our non-fissile facilities. We are building a talented team to make the most of these opportunities. Moving to a programmatic way of working is a new approach for AWE and we need someone who is keen to support us as we transform.

Your CV will need to demonstrate a good understanding of construction law within the infrastructure projects arena.

Requirements for the role would include:

• Expertise in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating infrastructure-related contracts.
• Proven ability to manage legal risks in large-scale projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing strategic advice to AWE teams and executives in planning out complex future projects.
• Analysing legislative and case law developments and considering their effect on the Company.
• Working with a variety of stakeholders including project managers, engineers, and architects.
• Application of legal oversight to complex situations at appropriate levels.

We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Some reasons why we think you’ll love it here:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• 270 hours holiday 
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

It will be a two stage interview on TEAMs to discuss your CV and experience.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.