Legal Counsel

Linxon; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Legal Counsel to ensure compliance with governance rules and support legal matters in engineering projects. This role involves advising on contract law, managing disputes, and training employees on regulations. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, providing timely legal advice and negotiating complex contracts. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable energy solutions and be part of a motivated team tackling exciting challenges in the Substations EPC business.

Qualifications

• Several years of commercial law experience related to EPC/construction/litigation.
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal issues such as contract law and corporate law.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.
• Participate in negotiations and finalize contracts with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Law

Corporate Law

Antitrust Law

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Legal Drafting

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK and Wales

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Birmingham - West Midlands or London

Join Us!

As the Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for ensuring that all commercial proposals and transactions comply with the Company’s policies and governance rules. You will support the UK business unit on all UK legal matters related to engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) projects, major procurements with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers globally, including certain corporate secretarial matters.

What will you do?

• Assist Linxon with legal issues such as contract law, corporate law, and antitrust law (excluding tax matters);
• Provide advice and guidance on construction claims and disputes, and manage their resolution;
• Train Linxon employees on internal regulations and legal matters;
• Research, advise, prepare, draft, review, comment on, and negotiate complex contractual documents and relevant legal documentation for local or regional EPC projects;
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues;
• Participate in negotiations and finalize contracts with clients, joint ventures, subcontractors, and suppliers;
• Liaise with other corporate functions and stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance requirements;
• Interpret laws, decrees, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests;
• Participate in the application and enforcement of corporate policies, procedures, and internal rules.

Experience required

• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset;
• Several years of commercial law experience related to EPC/construction/litigation in a major firm or corporation; other relevant experiences may be considered;
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• Ability to provide timely legal advice within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team;
• Strategic, self-motivated, practical, and flexible approach;
• Positive, solution-focused, and results-driven attitude.

Formal Education and Training

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK and Wales.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise and Atkins Realis’s project management to focus on substations. Linxon is dedicated to delivering turnkey substation projects in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a growing company, face new challenges, and work with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC business. To learn more, click the link below.

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Worker Type:

Employee

Job Type:

Regular

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