Legal Counsel (Construction Contracts)

LHH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the engineering sector as a Legal Counsel and make a significant impact on landmark projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Head of Legal and local leadership, ensuring effective management of legal aspects. With a focus on contract law and commercial advice, you'll be part of a dynamic team that values your expertise and contributions. Imagine a workplace that nurtures your curiosity and ideas, where you can thrive and make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Access to global opportunities

Collaborate with industry experts

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Solid legal background with qualifications as a Solicitor or Lawyer.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Offer tailored legal and commercial advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Legal Qualifications

Contract Law Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer

Job description

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Senior Manager | Legal Recruiter at LHH Recruitment Solutions

Role: Legal Counsel

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of engineering? Join our client, a leading organisation in the engineering sector, as a Legal Counsel and help shape the future of projects that matter. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to landmark projects.

About the Role:

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our client’s business. You will work closely with the Head of Legal and collaborate with local leadership, ensuring that all legal aspects are managed effectively.

Your Responsibilities:

- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including:

- Professional services agreements

- Framework agreements

- Warranties

• Offer legal and commercial advice tailored to the needs of the organisation.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various functions, including:

What We’re Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Legal Qualifications: A solid legal background (qualified Solicitor or Lawyer).
• Contract Law Knowledge: Strong understanding of contract law, particularly in negotiating contracts with clients and vendors.
• Pragmatic Legal Advice: A proven track record of delivering commercial and high-quality legal advice.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to convey complex legal issues simply and effectively.
• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills and resourcefulness, with the ability to contribute to a highly collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with the engineering, transport, environmental, built environment, or construction sectors will be highly regarded.

Why Join Our Client?

Imagine a workplace where your curiosity is nurtured, your ideas are valued, and you are part of a community committed to making a positive impact. Our client is home to over 69,000 talented individuals who are passionate about creating a better future for communities around the globe.

• Access to global opportunities
• Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry
• A culture that celebrates diversity and new ideas

If you are ready to take your career to new heights and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join an organisation where you can do the best work of your life.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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