Legal Counsel

EFAB Resourcing Ltd; Immingham; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EFAB Industrial Solutions Ltd. seeks a qualified Legal Counsel to join the Legal and Commercial Team. The role provides legal and commercial support across the full lifecycle of major engineering, fabrication, construction and industrial projects across the UK.

You will draft and negotiate supplier, subcontractor and client contracts, support tender teams with risk assessments, and manage contract performance from award to completion. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Previous experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contract law.
• Experience managing contractual risks, claims and performance obligations.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to communicate complex legal matters in a clear and practical way.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, business development and project delivery.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, NEC or IChemE contracts would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

Responsabilités

• Review, draft and negotiate supplier, subcontractor and client contracts.
• Support tender and bid teams with contractual risk assessments and commercial input.
• Manage contracts throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract performance against milestones, KPIs and commercial objectives.
• Administer contract variations, change controls, claims and extensions of time.
• Maintain accurate contract records, approvals and audit trails.
• Identify contractual risks and provide practical mitigation strategies.
• Conduct reviews of commercial and contractual interfaces across projects.
• Advise on dispute resolution matters involving customers, suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with external legal advisers where required.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Represent EFAB at meetings with clients, suppliers and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and industry regulations.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Contracting

Risk management

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional work

Legal advisory

Project delivery

Formation

Solicitor in England & Wales

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Legal Counsel to join the Legal and Commercial Team at EFAB Industrial Solutions Ltd. This role will provide legal and commercial support across the full lifecycle of major engineering, fabrication, construction and industrial projects throughout the UK. [Legal Coun...ember 2026 | Word]

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate supplier, subcontractor and client contracts.
• Support tender and bid teams with contractual risk assessments and commercial input.
• Manage contracts throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee contract performance against agreed milestones, KPIs and commercial objectives.
• Administer contract variations, change controls, claims and extensions of time.
• Maintain accurate contract records, approvals and audit trails.
• Identify contractual risks and provide practical mitigation strategies.
• Conduct reviews of commercial and contractual interfaces across projects.
• Advise on dispute resolution matters involving customers, suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with external legal advisers where required.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of contracting processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Represent EFAB at meetings with clients, suppliers and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and industry regulations.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Previous experience negotiating and managing commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contract law.
• Experience managing contractual risks, claims and performance obligations.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to communicate complex legal matters in a clear and practical way.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, business development and project delivery.
• Knowledge of engineering, construction, NEC or IChemE contracts would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile engineering and construction projects.
• Career development within a growing industrial services business.
• Hybrid working options available.