Legal Counsel

Mitie

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in the UK seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with expertise in project and construction law. The role offers a hybrid working model across various locations. Candidates should possess strong client service skills, ability to multitask, and legal expertise, particularly in construction contracts and dispute resolution. This position requires proactive collaboration and legal support to ensure compliance and successful contract management.

Qualifications

Solicitor with experience in construction law and complex contracts.
Ability to provide concise legal advice and manage risks.
Experience in dispute resolution, albeit non-contentious.

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate construction contracts and manage risks.
Promote compliance with governance processes.
Support development of legal training within the division.
Collaborate with the legal team on strategies and policies.
Provide legal support on various commercial issues.

Skills

Project and construction law expertise

Client service excellence

Good influencing and communication skills

Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint

Fast-paced in-house legal experience

Education

Professional qualification as a Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Mitie, UK's leading Facilities Management company.

Locations: Hybrid – Wythenshawe, Glasgow, Olney, Bristol (2 days a week in the office)

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Base pay range

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What we are looking for

Professional qualification as a Solicitor
Experience in projects and construction law, including familiarity with standard form construction contracts such as NEC and/or FIDIC, or other experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial contracts. Experience of projects/construction work within the energy industry is desirable but a willingness to develop in this sector is essential.
A commitment to excellence in client service with a pragmatic approach and the ability to give concise legal advice
Good influencing and communication skills
Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and to use own initiative
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint
Experience of a fast paced in-house legal function
Experience of instructing/managing external legal services providers
Dispute resolution experience (although this is a predominantly non-contentious role)

Responsibilities

Review new business opportunities, advise on and negotiate various forms of construction contracts, and identify and work with the business units to develop strategies to manage risks and mitigations.
Promote compliance with Mitie\'s governance and approval processes.
Support the development of and the rollout of legal training exercises within the division.
Collaborate with other members of the legal team to support the development and implementation of strategy and policies.
Build and maintain strong relationships to provide timely and commercial legal support.
Provide swift support on other legal and commercial issues as they arise such as termination of contracts, payment issues and other formal and informal dispute related matters, working closely with finance, commercial and operations directors within the business and taking the lead on legal decisions concerning those matters.
Assist with the development and maintenance of a reliable, and comprehensive precedent bank to enable standard documents to be prepared, adapted and produced quickly.
Assist with training colleagues in the project management and commercial team on contracting and procurement issues
Instructing and managing external legal advisers ensuring advice received is concise, constructive and commercially appropriate

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