In House Construction Lawyer
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd-Jones
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £Market plus benefits
- Closing date
- 18 Apr 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House, Legal Support, Paralegal
- Experience Level
- Junior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Construction
- PQE
- Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years
Job Details
THE COMPANY
A global consulting engineering firm.
THE ROLE
Our client is looking for a highly-motivated Paralegal or NQ Solicitor to support their legal team.
You will work under the supervision and support of the legal director/company secretary and managing director with your key responsibilities including working with the legal and commercial counsel to provide legal support across the company as a whole.
Your responsibilities will include the following:-
* Drafting and negotiating construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts, consultant appointments, sub-consultant appointments, and other construction documentation.
* Advising on general commercial contracts across the business.
* Reporting regularly to the legal director/company secretary and managing director on project status and participate in team meetings (including coordination with other group businesses).
* Ensuring that relevant documents are filed in Legal Department database/folders.
* Monitoring for and advising the business on new and proposed UK legislation, regulation and guidance with direct input on GDPR strategy.
* Supporting a collaborative and proactive relationship with other group businesses where required and attending any required meetings to support wider commercial issues.
* Supporting the implementation of new business processes.
THE CANDIDATE
You will be a Paralegal or NQ solicitor.
You will need to be able to work well as part of a small, friendly team and operate across the wider business, with an ability to think and advise commercially. Your ability to adapt and offer flexibility to the needs of the business is paramount, and you will have a great appetite for driving projects and working in a creative, high-energy environment.
You will have: -
* Sound legal and commercial experience
* Good organisational qualities and an ability to work on numerous tasks concurrently
* Experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting/managing commercial contracts (ideally in the professional services sector) across multiple jurisdictions.
* Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with multiple business functions.
* Experience of rigorous analysis of complex issues as well as proven delivery of pragmatic solutions to problems.
* An incisive, open-minded and strategic thinker who can diplomatically and effectively resolve issues.
* A natural communicator who is able to present ideas articulately and openly; with the ability to effectively influence people at all levels.
* Knowledge of current and emerging legislation.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and cope with peak work loads.
* Capability to prioritise workload without supervision.
* Previous experience working in a fast-growing, agile, adaptable commercial environment preferred and in-house experience desirable, but not essential.
* Minimum Bachelor's degree in Law or Legal Practice Course qualification/equivalent.
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones was established in 1987 and provides a comprehensive coverage of the legal marketplace encompassing private practice and in-house vacancies throughout the UK and overseas.
Private Practice: We are instructed by major practices as well as the full spectrum of small, medium sized, niche and boutique firms, handling vacancies in every legal discipline at every level.
In House: Our in-house client base is vast and includes major and minor players in the financial, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, media, technology, telecoms, transportation, fintech and regulatory sectors as well as start-ups.
Professional Support/Knowledge: We have considerable expertise and an impressive track record in this specialist recruitment area.
An Individual Service: Our Consultants have a vast wealth of knowledge about this most intricate and specialised marketplace, which is indispensable to every candidate seeking the right career advice, and to every employer seeking the best candidate for each vacancy.
We are well known in the market for our professional, friendly, and enthusiastic approach.
- Website
- http://www.ll-j.com/
- Telephone
- 020 7600 1690
- Location
-
107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
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