General Counsel
- Recruiter
- G2 Legal Limited
- Location
- Essex
- Salary
- Competitive + Benefits
- Posted
- 11 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 08 Nov 2019
- Ref
- 498396-1-RG-41
- Contact
- Rosie Gunn-Humphryes
- Job Title
- General Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Property, Company / Commercial
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An outstanding opportunity has arisen at a renowned UK property developer company for a tenacious, driven, UK qualified solicitor to act as their first hire as a general counsel in Essex.
The ideal candidate will be technically and commercially astute, capable of advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction and property development matters. Experience of working in-house for a house builder would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite. However, excellent interpersonal, problem solving, technical and analytical skills are essential.
Duties in this role will include:
Should you wish to find out more about this general counsel role in Essex, please apply now to be considered, or get in touch with Rosie Gunn. 0207 649 9298.
The ideal candidate will be technically and commercially astute, capable of advising on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious construction and property development matters. Experience of working in-house for a house builder would be advantageous but is not a pre-requisite. However, excellent interpersonal, problem solving, technical and analytical skills are essential.
Duties in this role will include:
- Providing commercial advice to the business and their subcontractors
- Reviewing and negotiating contracts/terms of business/letter of agreements
- Managing contentious matters including dispute resolution via mediation/adjudication/arbitration/litigation
- Reviewing insurance policies
- Maintaining current knowledge of legal developments and legislation
- Ensuring compliance with established policies, legal requirements, rules, regulations and laws
- Providing solutions for legal problems and potential risks
- Maintaining strong internal and external relationships with consultants/subcontractors.
Should you wish to find out more about this general counsel role in Essex, please apply now to be considered, or get in touch with Rosie Gunn. 0207 649 9298.