Legal Counsel - Contracts - #2194431

Your new company
Hays Legal is working exclusively with a leading international professional services organisation to recruit a Legal Counsel into its established UK in-house legal team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded and collaborative legal function, working closely with the business on major projects while supporting continued growth and helping manage legal and commercial risk.
You will work within a supportive, experienced legal team where you will have exposure to complex contractual matters and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Your new role

Working as part of the client-facing legal team, you will provide practical, commercially focused advice across a broad range of contractual and project-related matters.Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and project documentation
• Advising on consultancy agreements, framework agreements, joint ventures and teaming arrangements
• Reviewing collateral warranties, deeds of novation, reliance letters, NDAs, letters of intent and sub-consultancy agreements
• Advising on major projects, procurement exercises and complex contracting arrangements
• Supporting tender processes, bids and contract approvals
• Advising stakeholders on legal and contractual issues throughout the lifecycle of projects
• Working closely with bid teams, project teams, commercial managers and senior stakeholders
• Helping the business effectively identify and manage contractual and commercial risk
• Providing legal updates and contributing to training and legal know-how across the business

This is a genuinely business-facing position where you will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships and become a trusted legal adviser to key stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with relevant post-qualification experience and a strong interest in commercial contracts.Ideally, you will have:

• Experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Exposure to the construction, engineering, infrastructure or professional services sectors, or a genuine interest in developing your career within this area
• Experience of construction or engineering-related contractual arrangements would be particularly advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to provide pragmatic legal advice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, collaborative approach

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a high-quality in-house legal team, working on significant and often complex projects for a major international organisation.You will gain broad commercial exposure, work closely with experienced lawyers and senior business stakeholders, and have the opportunity to further develop your expertise within the construction and engineering sector.The organisation offers a supportive, collaborative culture alongside flexible working and excellent opportunities for longer-term career development.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Lucy Ayrton 07858986254.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
Commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation
Construction and engineering contracts
Consultancy and professional services agreements
Contractual and commercial risk management
Procurement, tenders and bid support
Framework agreements
Joint venture and teaming agreements
Collateral warranties and deeds of novation
Complex contracting arrangements
Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic legal advice
Confident stakeholder management and business partnering
Experience within construction, engineering or advisory sectors
Previous in-house experience desirable
Proactive, collaborative and able to manage competing priorities

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