In-house Senior Counsel, Construction or
7 months ago
_Household name Plc seeks to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to take a key role within the legal team. _**Part or Full time Considered.**
- The position can be tailored to the lawyer’s experience, reallocating work within the legal team and our client is interested in commercial, construction, technology or corporate lawyers. This is a hybrid role with ideally 50% office presence. It_ is a great opportunity to work as part of a large friendly and supportive legal team with the structure and career development you would expect of a leading business. There is significant opportunity for progression in a business which is undergoing substantial investment.
**Responsibilities**
A broad general commercial position advising the business and drafting/negotiating contracts which can be very complex. However, you could focus in on a key area such as construction, commercial or technology legal advice. Work could involve any of the following:
- Negotiating, drafting and advising on a range of contracts including construction, supply of goods and services, JVs, R&D, IP and technology
- Support to projects including major capital delivery initiatives
- Advice on data sharing and processing including GDPR
- Corporate matters arising from assets and statutory functions
- Overseeing commercial disputes and litigation
- Support to cutting edge projects including renewables
- Supporting colleagues where needed with other commercial matters
- Mentoring more junior staff
- Conducting internal training
- Support on legal initiatives, strategy, promoting commercial awareness and implementing policies and procedures
**We are looking for**:
- A UK qualified solicitor or barrister with minimum of 4 years PQE but ideally more*
- Well regarded law firm or inhouse experience, preferably within a similar sector (infrastructure/construction/energy/utilities/engineering)
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- You could have experience in commercial, construction, technology or corporate law
- Strong interpersonal, commercial and team skills
- Experience in supporting and mentoring more junior lawyers
- Confident and able to work with senior management
**Package on offer**:
- Up to £75,000
- Bonus to 20%
- Pension contribution 14%
- Holidays up to 38 days including bank
- Health cover
- Share save scheme
- Discounted childcare and gym membership
- Generous maternity and adoption benefits
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Kendal, LA9 4TF (preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kendal, LA9 4TF: Relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kendal, LA9 4TF
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