Overview

Head of Legal at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon. Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements. Role Type: Full time / Permanent. Role ID: SF67743. Compensation: Competitive salary + Benefits.

Shape the Future of Defence Infrastructure. Be part of a programme delivering major facility development projects including the design, build and commissioning of docking and berthing facilities for Astute Class submarine maintenance.

The role involves providing strategic legal guidance across a portfolio of projects, and day-to-day strategic legal counsel across the business.

Responsibilities

• Advise Directors, Managers and staff on legal and governance matters across the UK and internationally.
• Manage legal issues efficiently, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of legal activities and decisions.
• Collaborate with external agencies, solicitors, and Babcock Group entities.
• Stay current with legal developments to ensure effective practice.

Role details: full time, 35 hours per week with hybrid arrangements (1-2 days in the office/onsite and 3-4 days home-based). Travel to other sites occasionally is required.

Essential experience – Nuclear Infrastructure

• Extensive post-qualification experience in construction and major project contracting.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and Construction Law.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and supply chain flow down.
• Expertise in dispute resolution and litigation within the construction industry.
• Experience in the nuclear sector and public sector contracting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in England or Wales.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. This may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. For details see UK Government GOV.UK guidance on clearance levels.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows buying or selling additional leave (windows February–March annually)
• Be Kind Day: one paid day per year for volunteering
• Wellbeing and development opportunities, including an employee assistance programme

Babcock International – For over a century Babcock has helped defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working; please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 08/10/2025

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