Lead EPC Lawyer

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Contract

London - United Kingdom

Offshore Wind

Reference no. 11724

Are you an experienced EPC Lawyer, with expertise in Foundations, WTG's of Substations? Apply below!

Main Responsibilities:

Support the Lead Project Lawyer in connection with the development of the windfarm for the assigned package as required
Draft, assess, negotiate and conclude supply and installation agreements and associated project documentation for the assigned package in accordance with the project’s wider contracting and procurement framework
Proactively contribute to the development of the package’s procurement strategy, evaluation methodology, call for tender, proposal assessment, award recommendations and agreement implementation
Provide robust legal and contractual advice to engineering, procurement, commercial and management functions in connection with the package
Assist the project in all areas of legal risk applicable to the package(s)
Liaise and coordinate with retained legal firms appointed in connection with other construction packages/financing
Prepare documentation for and present to senior leadership teams and other internal and external stakeholders
Attend internal and external stakeholder meetings
Undertake other ad-hoc duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

At least eight years PQE in a law firm and/or in-house
Knowledge of and a proven track record in negotiating and managing major construction and service agreements in the energy and/or infrastructure sector under English law
Excellent knowledge of relevant contract standards (e.g. FIDIC,NEC, LOGIC, BIMCO)
Working proficiency of MS Office
Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken)
Experience of offshore wind projects
Experience in project finance transactions
ADR experience (LCIA, ICC) (not essential)
Experience of the UK’s offshore wind regulatory framework (not essential)