Legal Counsel

Linxon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to ensure compliance with governance rules and support legal matters related to EPC projects. This role involves providing legal advice, managing disputes, and training employees on internal regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial law, outstanding drafting skills, and a proactive attitude. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping energy solutions and empowering sustainable connectivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive on challenges and wish to make a significant impact in the EPC sector.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial law related to EPC/construction/litigation.
• Outstanding drafting and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to provide timely legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Law

Corporate Law

Antitrust Law

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Risk Assessment

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 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 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 legal documentation for local or regional EPC projects;
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and commercial issues;
• Participate in negotiations and finalize contracts with clients, joint ventures, subcontractors, and suppliers;
• Liaise with corporate functions and stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance requirements;
• Interpret laws, decrees, and legal documents to protect the company's interests;
• Participate in the application and enforcement of company policies, procedures, and internal rules.

Experience required

• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset;
• Significant experience in commercial law related to EPC/construction/litigation, preferably in a major firm or corporation;
• Outstanding drafting and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• Ability to provide timely legal advice in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment;
• Strategic, self-motivated, practical, and flexible communicator;
• 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. Linxon combines Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise with Atkins Realis’s project management to deliver turnkey substation solutions in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation. We are committed to delivering the best market offerings and managing infrastructure projects with excellence.

Join us to be part of a new company evolving and shaping its future. If you thrive on challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy working with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC sector, this is the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type:

Employee

Job Type:

Regular

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