Overview
Our client is looking to add a Corporate & Commercial Legal Counsel in to their growing in house legal team.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. They play a significant role in their sector and are known for fostering an inclusive and professional working environment.
Description
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including construction documents (e.g., NEC, JCT), with additional training and support available where needed
- Providing legal advice on commercial agreements, procurement regulations, contractual disputes, and property litigation, with opportunities to deepen expertise in these areas
- Developing a working understanding of the Company’s regulatory framework and applying this knowledge in day-to-day legal work
- Providing timely and accurate legal advice to internal teams across various departments
- Communicating and negotiating with external parties, managing matters appropriate to level of experience and escalating where necessary
- Supporting the Company’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Collaborating with stakeholders to address legal concerns while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Applying effective risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on possible legal issues
- Conducting work with integrity and responsibility’s
- Maintaining current knowledge of changes in legislation
- Complying with the Company’s policies in the carrying out of all duties
- Meeting individual performance targets as set and agreed from year to year
Profile
A successful Legal Counsel should have:
- UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of at least 1-3 years PQE.
- Broad Corporate/Commercial law background
- Good understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT)
- Excellent client care and communication skills.
- To be able to work autonomously and to produce high quality work.
- Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation skills and ability to effectively manage your own workload.
Job Offer
- A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum DOE
- Performance related bonus
- Hybrid working structure
- Retirement Savings Plan (pension): 5% employee contribution, with company doubling your contribution at 10% – totalling 15%
- Annual salary review
- Permanent contract with opportunities for professional growth.
- A chance to work within the Energy & Natural Resources industry on impactful projects.
