Legal Counsel 1 year contract – Construction firm

Robert Half

In-House Legal Counsel (12 month fixed term contract)

Infrastructure & Construction firm

London (hybrid working)

£70K-£77K

To support the Head of Legal & Contracts in addressing the UK HQ and divisional-wide legal needs of the business. This is a much broader business legal role than typical for a legal counsel reflecting the innovative multi-disciplinary approach of the business.

The role:

• Support the business in addressing its legal needs across a spectrum of legal areas including construction, corporate, commercial, and procurement.
• As a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for the delivery of commercially focused, legal advice and support to the business.
• Managing disputes.
• Dealing with acquisitions and disposals.
• Assisting in delivering or facilitating training within the Procurement Team and, where appropriate, across the business.
• Involvement in Data Protection and liaising with Company Data Protection Officer.
• Reviewing, drafting and amending various policies and standard form contracts from time to time.
• Assisting with the legal training and development of the Legal Advisor & Contracts Manager and the Legal Operations & Insurance Manager.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer
• Ideally construction or infrastructure experience, but open to other sectors

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