We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Construction team within our Future Materials Campus (FMC) at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.

Location: RG7 4PR , sites located between Reading and Basingstoke

AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. You will generally be required to attend one of our sites at Aldermaston and Burghfield (RG7), London (Paddington) or Green Park (Reading) circa one day per week with some flexibility required.

Salary range starts: £60,980 up to £96,400 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 infrastructure projects.

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, builders and architects.
• Application of legal oversight to complex situations at appropriate levels.

We would like you to have some of the following experience or qualifications:

• Currently practicing as a Solicitor or Barrister in at least one jurisdiction within the UK of at least 4 years Post Qualification Experience.
• Experience in advising public bodies on commercial contracts and infrastructure projects, preferably with experience in dealing with internal and central government governance processes.
• Construction contract negotiation, subcontractor contracts, professional service appointments, M&E procurement contracts
• Legal advisory on construction law, regulatory compliance (building codes, environmental regulation and safety standards), risk management
• JCT and NEC contract experience
• Experience of working in the defence and nuclear sectors is not a requirement but would be helpful for the role.

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 below, 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 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).

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

Interviews will be on TEAMS during working hours

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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