Legal Counsel

• United Kingdom, United Kingdom
• Employees can work remotely
• Full-time
• Division: Corporate
• Location: Project Based

Company Description

Please note that we can be flexible on location.

We’re changing it up

We’re on a mission to build the UK’s finest digital infrastructure and unleash Britain’s potential. Together, we’re achieving incredible things. We may have big ambitions, but we never lose sight of what matters. That’s why we’ve created an open, inclusive environment where people can be themselves, where wellbeing and mental health come first, where we take a flexible approach to working, and where everyone has the chance to pursue their passions, keep learning and grow their careers. We’re changing up Britain and we’re changing up the workplace with better rewards, more opportunities to grow and the chance to make a difference to communities across the UK. 

A rewarding career

We’re passionate about our work and we’re passionate about our people too. With a competitive starting salary depending on experience, when you join the CityFibre family you’ll also enjoy benefits like 25 days’ holiday, a day off on your birthday, a day off to support a charity or organisation of your choice, performance-related bonus scheme, and private healthcare.

How can you change it up?

This is an exciting time to join our Legal Team – former Ofcom General Counsel, Polly Weitzman, has recently joined CityFibre at this pivotal point in our growth. Polly will be building a team and shaping our legal offering to help us accelerate the delivery of full fibre infrastructure across the UK. Now she’s looking for two experienced Legal Counsels to join her team in the following areas: Property and Construction.

As our Property Lawyer, you will;

• Advise on property matters, including site acquisition, portfolio management and land access rights
• Manage internal and external resources across an ongoing nationwide property acquisition project

As our Construction Lawyer, you will;

• Provide legal advice on construction matters affecting group companies
• Draft, negotiate and close a range of construction contracts and supplier agreements to support our fibre infrastructure roll-out

What will you bring to the role?

As a Qualified Lawyer with experience of working in a strong UK law firm, you will have a thorough knowledge of legal drafting, as well as;

• Impeccable judgement and strong business acumen
• The ability to work autonomously and thrive under pressure
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• For the Property role, commercial real estate transactional work is essential
• For the Construction role, experience with bespoke and standard form construction contracts, and knowledge of non-contentious and/or contentious construction law are essential

Our unique culture

 We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity, we believe everyone has a voice and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Even though we come from different backgrounds and do different jobs, we’re united by The CityFibre Way - our unique code of behaviours that inspires how we think, act and work. We back each other, think smart and act fast, and we’re passionate about giving it our best to build a legacy together.

Ready to start changing it up? Join the CityFibre family today.

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Additional Information

CityFibre is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals from all backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, family status and disability. We recognise that everyone is an individual with a wide range of experiences and perspectives and believe this diversity of thought is what makes CityFibre special.