Senior Legal Counsel

Bjarke Ingels Group; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its London office. The role involves contract negotiation, legal support for various projects, and risk management, requiring a professional with 6 years PQE in related industries. Join a dynamic or growing team dedicated to shaping the future through innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 6 years PQE in a similar role within architecture, construction, or engineering industries.
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders globally.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts, including architectural design agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal advice throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop initiatives to educate stakeholders on legal risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

6 years PQE

Job description

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BIG is looking for a highly experienced, talented, and motivated Senior Legal Counsel to join the dynamic and expanding London studio.

BIG is a group of 750+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers, and business minds from all over the world, with offices in Copenhagen, New York, London, Barcelona, and Los Angeles. We operate with a flat hierarchy and a collaborative spirit, united by the mission to craft the world we want to live in, shaping the future one project at a time.

Our London office is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a dedicated Senior Legal Counsel responsible for providing effective legal support to the Managing Director and Director of Business Development.

You will be part of BIG’s Legal Department, which has 8 members supporting offices globally. The team shares knowledge and develops company standards collaboratively, fostering a friendly, creative, and ambitious environment that focuses on developing legal strategies.

Primary areas of responsibility:

1. Contract review: Review and negotiate contracts, including architectural design agreements at all stages, with clients, sub-consultants, vendors, etc. Ability to quickly analyze and advise on contractual terms with a commercial awareness, considering cultural differences in international dealings.
2. Insurance: Review and maintain business insurances, manage renewals, advise on insurance solutions, and educate stakeholders on insurance matters.
3. Contract negotiation: Lead negotiations from instruction to signature, liaising with internal stakeholders, clients, and external counsel to understand project needs and facilitate communication.
4. Legal support: Provide ongoing legal advice throughout project lifecycles, explaining contract terms and obligations, supporting local and global offices.
5. Department growth: Use expertise to expand the legal department’s scope, advising on compliance and expansion opportunities, especially in Middle Eastern projects.
6. Risk management: Review corporate risks and advise on solutions related to data protection, compliance, confidentiality, and anti-bribery.
7. Education: Develop initiatives to educate stakeholders on legal risks.
8. Client relations: Support Business Development and Project teams in building legal contacts and facilitating contract negotiations.
9. Corporate governance: Develop and maintain standards and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance, including insurance management, corporate duties, and brand protection.
10. Training & development: Educate staff on legal risks and asset protection.

We seek a person who:

• Has 6 years PQE in a similar role within architecture, construction, or engineering industries.
• Is approachable, a team player, capable of working independently, and managing multiple stakeholders globally.
• Has demonstrated negotiation leadership and a successful track record in project delivery.
• Possesses confidence, good judgment, and comfort in decision-making in ambiguous situations.
• Is highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects, and providing high-level updates.
• Is proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and capable of multitasking.
• Has strong legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal language.

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