Senior Legal Counsel - Construction
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £80000 - £90000 per annum
- Posted
- 02 Jun 2023
- Closes
- 20 Jun 2023
- Ref
- JN -052023-6067366
- Contact
- Stacey Graham
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Construction
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The Senior Legal Counsel is to provide commercially focused, sound legal advice in the UK and UAE to project teams comprised of individuals of varying seniority and experience; delivery of legal advice to be tailored accordingly.
Client Details
An expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.
Description
Role Responsibilities:
* Drafting, review and negotiation of suite of standard form (FIDIC and ACE) and bespoke consultancy agreements, NDA's, framework agreements and professional appointments.
* Proactive advice on and the identification of operational risk and optimal management of legal risk across the global business.
* Advice on and implementation of legal policies, processes, standard contracts (including continuing and proactive review and revision) and training.
* Advice on and implementation of appropriate and applicable compliance procedures.
* Advice on and support in the implementation of appropriate legal structures for the delivery of projects (e. subsidiary, branch office).
* Effective management of external lawyers including cost management, in particular setting appropriate scope of work and adherence of budgets.
* Management of disputes, including advice on and participation in ADR
* Advice on the businesses programme of insurance and liaison with insurers and brokers to ensure appropriateness of and adequacy of programme for global operations.
Profile
* An English qualified solicitor with 4-8 years post qualification experience in-house or with a well-regarded regional, national or City firm.
* Competent in business processes and operations within a cross-organisational business
* Demonstrate autonomy, efficiency and resourcefulness in the execution of your task to meet deadlines
* Proven experience working with various stakeholders across an organisation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Non-contentious construction lawyer with excellent knowledge of internationally recognised construction agreements including suites of industry standard form agreements, in particular FIDIC and ACE.
* Working knowledge of other relevant areas of law would be desirable, for example insolvency/litigation/M&A.
Job Offer
- Group Life Cover
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Holiday purchase and buy back scheme
- Private Medical Cover including Dental
- Critical Illness Cover
- Group Income Protection
- Training sponsorship