Legal Counsel
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England
- Salary
- £70000 - £90000 per annum + Excellent benefits
- Closing date
- 25 Oct 2022
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Experience Level
- Not Disclosed
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Construction
- PQE
- 4-6 Years, 7+ Years, Partner
Job Details
Opportunity for a versatile Legal Counsel to join a national commercial roofing company that's been in operation since the 1900s, on a remote and part-time basis.
They are looking for someone with a strong commercial and/or construction background to lead and manage their legal interests.
The company:
Established in 1865, this company has evolved with the needs of its clients to become one of the country's leading commercial roofing companies.
Today, they are a subsidiary of a global leader in building materials and systems, with manufacturing plants in the USA, Canada and across Europe. In the UK, they manufacture and supply a complete range of Bituminous, Mastic Asphalt, Single Ply, Liquid Roofing and ancillary products to the roofing market.
They undertake over 800 projects every year, from relatively small refurbishments to major multi-million-pound public infrastructure contracts, making for a varied and interesting portfolio of work.
The role:
Are you a qualified Solicitor looking for a part-time Legal Counsel role with the chance to work remotely and fully flexible?
The company is looking for someone who can:
- draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, with many being related to construction
- ad hoc contract management related to client insolvency, payment guarantees etc.
- perform risk management and compliance, including the provision of training
- provide initial advice on potential contentious matters and supervise external solicitors where appropriate
- manage the company's insurance programs and liaise with insurers
- potentially take on company secretarial responsibilities down the line
The ideal candidate:
· Qualified Solicitor with a commercial background or an existing in-house lawyer
· Knowledge and familiarity with the construction sector
Benefits:
· Competitive salary and applicable bonus scheme
· Remote and fully flexible working
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who is looking to work in-house for a highly successful construction company as their Legal Counsel, headquartered in Birmingham.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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