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**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

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