Experienced Professional, Counsel

WSP; Dadri; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services consulting firm in India is seeking a qualified lawyer with over 5 years of experience in construction law. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, providing risk feedback, managing negotiations, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate is proficient in English and possesses strong communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence significant projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years legal experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team specializing in construction law.
• Proficient in English (oral and written).
• Exposure to Middle East clients desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing contracts and associated documents.
• Providing feedback on contract risks.
• Proactively managing and leading negotiations.
• Establishing relationships with clients and their legal counsel.
• Maintaining awareness of legislative and regulatory environment.

Skills

Negotiating complex commercial agreements

Communication skills

Ability to balance legal risk

Teamwork

Working independently

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

www.wsp.com

We are

• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
• A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
• A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People - feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.
Apply today.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years legal experience developed by working in a reputable law firm or in an in-house legal team specialising in construction law.

• Proficient in English (oral and written).

• Experienced in negotiating complex commercial agreements.

• Highly developed communication skills.

• Ability to act commercially and to appropriately balance commercial and operational imperatives with legal risk.

• Ability to work as a member of a team and bring to the team initiative, energy and enthusiasm.

• Ability to work independently and report to manager as required.

• Exposure to Middle East clients desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing a full range of contracts and associated documents.

• Providing clear and concise feedback on contract risks and conduct follow up calls with colleagues to discuss, where required in a timely manner.

• Proactively managing and leading negotiations.

• Establishing and maintaining good professional relationships with the business, as well as with external parties such as clients and their legal counsel.

• Maintain appropriate awareness of the legislative and regulatory environment relating to key aspects of WSP’s current operations.