Overview

Our client’s construction practice supports organisations worldwide with the full spectrum of front-end construction matters. The team is active in major industries including transport infrastructure (roads, airports, ports, rail and utilities), energy (oil and gas, petrochemicals, hydrogen, power and renewables), technology and data centres, mining and metals, as well as large-scale commercial developments.The group regularly advises sponsors, lenders, funds, and corporates on sophisticated procurement and construction mandates. Associates often collaborate with colleagues across project finance, real estate, technology, MandA and private equity on transactions involving high-value infrastructure and energy assets.You will gain significant exposure to deals spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, working closely with sovereigns, multinational corporations, state-owned enterprises, global technology businesses, private equity houses, infrastructure investors, and leading financial institutions.The wider Projects and Energy practice is consistently recognised by the major legal directories. The team has a reputation for excellence and a collaborative, supportive culture where associates are encouraged to build long-term careers.Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction contracts, including EPC and EPCM structures.Advise both sponsors and lenders on construction arrangements linked to project-financed deals.Work in tandem with colleagues across practice groups to deliver seamless support on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.Take an active role in business development, maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities.Supervise and mentor trainees and junior associates.Travel internationally at short notice as required.Requirements

England and Wales (or other common law) qualified solicitor from a leading international law firm.Applicants at the 3 to 7 years PQE level will be consideredSolid experience with front-end construction work, ideally including EPC and EPCM contracts.Prior involvement in project finance transactions with significant construction elements.Familiarity with FIDIC and other recognised industry-standard forms such as NEC, JCT and LOGIC.Strong understanding of key principles of construction law and risk allocation in major international contracts.Rutherford is a leading legal recruiter that also works closely with leading sponsors, buyside firms and investment banks for in-house roles. Please get in contact if you would like to be alerted to the most exciting Counsel opportunities.To find more of our jobs please visit our website: https://www.rutherfordsearch.com/jobsJob Reference: SKJ4369Keywords: construction law, front-end construction, EPC contracts, EPCM contracts, FIDIC, JCT, NEC, LOGIC, project finance, infrastructure, energy, power, renewables, mining, transport, NQ to 5 years PQE, London

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