Legal Counsel

Exciting Opportunity: In-House Lawyer for Major Construction Projects

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of construction? Join our client's dynamic team and provide legal expertise on some of the largest and most innovative projects across Europe and globally.

About the Organisation

Our client is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to enhancing productivity, safety, and sustainability in the construction industry. Their strong customer relationships drive solutions that build a better future. With a sense of pride and belonging across numerous locations, team members explore possibilities, leverage their potential, and grow lasting careers. The organisation is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's best super-large organisations to work for.

Role Overview

As an In-House Lawyer, you will be at the forefront of our client's business strategy, offering legal advice and support on major projects. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, providing guidance on commercial legal matters, including contracts with customers, distributors, and project owners, as well as dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Partnership: Work alongside the business capture team to identify and address legal issues.
• Contract Negotiation: Review, comment, and negotiate project sales terms and conditions in various industries such as energy, data centres, and civil construction.
• Corporate Interface: Act as a liaison with the Corporate Legal Department.
• External Counsel Management: Select and manage outside counsel as needed.
• Commercial Representation: Represent our client in discussions with customers and project owners.
• Team Collaboration: Be an active member of the Legal & Compliance team.

Our client offers a hybrid working pattern between the office and home and different ways to work flexibly, so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.

What You Need

• Qualifications: Full legal qualification.
• Experience: Background in an international law firm or legal department of a multi-national company.
• Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, team player, ability to manage competing priorities.
• Expertise: Knowledge in commercial law, engineering or construction law, and industry contract frameworks.

Desirable Attributes

• Additional Qualifications: Admission as Solicitor or Barrister for England and Wales.
• Specialised Knowledge: Experience in competition law or product liability law.
• Advanced Degrees: MBA, LL.M., or admission to the bar of a foreign jurisdiction.
• Industry Experience: Experience with EPC companies or major suppliers to EPCs.
• Dispute Resolution: Experience in project claims or disputes.