We’re Hiring Construction Attorney -- CTS Nordics AS, Oslo

CTS Nordics is the Nordics leading design and build contractor of hyperscale datacenters. The company has experienced phenomenal growth in its first few years of operation and has a proven success with designing and building the biggest data centres in the Nordics, now also expanding to Europe and the Middle East.

About the Role

We are now looking for a Construction Attorney to join our international, highly skilled organization in Oslo. You will be joining a highly competent team experiencing significant growth in a niche market. The position is based in Oslo, with some travel required to other locations in Norway and the Nordics.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, notices and legal documents. Ensuring that all contracts align with the organization's policies and relevant contracting standards (e.g. NS 8407, NS 8415/8415, FIDIC, etc.).

• Be part of a team negotiating these contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

• Assist in resolving disputes and coordinating with external legal advisors.

• Contribute to the further development of the company’s compliance routines, procedures, and policies.

• Coordinate and collaborate with external legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and other relevant parties as necessary to address legal matters and ensure the organization's interests are both represented and protected.

• Assist in the preparation of relevant reporting and documentation internally, and externally for Norwegian and other Nordic authorities. (e.g. Transparency Act, CSRD, GDPR, Annual Reports, etc.).

• General legal advice and support to the company’s different departments and project teams.

• Contribute to internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Norwegian Master of Law degree and Norwegian lawyer’s license.

• 3--5+ years of experience within construction law and contracts.

• Strong knowledge of NS standards (8407, 8415, 8417) and preferably FIDIC.

• Experience from a law firm or in-house legal role.

• Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English.

• Business-oriented, pragmatic, proactive, and solution-driven.

• Ability to work legally in Norway.

• Driver’s license may be required.

Required Skills

• Experience in construction law within the Nordics.

• Solid knowledge of Norwegian contract law.

• Strong understanding of contracts, corporate compliance, construction law, and related legal matters.

• Excellent communication skills in both English and Norwegian.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Nordic Standards (NS 8407, NS 8415, NS 8417).

• Familiarity with FIDIC-based contracts.

• Additional experience in procurement, employment/labor law, insurance, or intellectual property.

We offer

• Competitive compensation, pension and insurance.

• A fast growing and exciting industry.

• Independent role with major impact.

• The opportunity to be a part of an international enviroment in a global group.

If you’re a problem-solving, business-minded attorney who thrives in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Have any questions? Please contact General Counsel Henrik Dahl:
Email: henrik.d@cts-nordics.com
Phone: +47 924 22 985