Commercial Legal Counsel

Perkins+Will, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This role focuses on negotiating design service agreements across various projects in healthcare, higher education, and corporate sectors. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, strong risk management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. The firm offers a collaborative work environment while supporting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction litigation or in-house.
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and assist business in negotiating design service agreements.
• Counsel studio leadership and project managers on managing risk.
• Assist with drafting/editing firm contract templates.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management principles

Strong communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join our firm-wide in-house legal team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with studio leadership and project teams across Europe, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects spanning healthcare, higher education, civic, science and technology, and corporate sectors.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and assist business in negotiating design service agreements for healthcare, higher education, civic, corporate interiors, science and technology, and corporate commercial projects across Europe.
• Counsel studio leadership and project managers on managing risk.
• Assist with drafting/editing firm contract templates.
• Create risk management resources and training.
• Assist with finalisation of sub-consultant agreements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction litigation or in-house.
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction preferred.
• Familiarity with contract negotiation in professional services and understanding of risk management principles in design and construction.
• Strong time management/workflow efficiency skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Software

• Microsoft Office
• Adobe Suite

Equal Opportunity

Perkins&Will and Portland Design are an equal opportunity employer and supports talent from diverse backgrounds that bring experiences, viewpoints and solutions that best serve our clients, community and enrich our work environment.