Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Hemel Hempstead, England

Royal BAM Group
Full Time Hemel Hempstead, England 78000 - 120000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Legal Counsel to join our UK & Ireland Legal Services team.
The position can be based from any of our UK & Ireland office locations and we fully support periods of remote working.
An element of national and international travel will be required to fulfil this role.


Your mission

Purpose
The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing responsive, pragmatic and cost effective legal advice in order to optimize the management of legal risk for the business, including the management of external counsel.

Mission

Legal Counsel will be responsible for the successful provision of legal services.
General Commercial
  • Draft and amend bespoke and precedent commercial contracts
  • Participate in guidance and training for the business on general and topical legal matters relevant to the company.
  • Provide advice on general commercial matters relating to the business of the company, such as;
o Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Laws
o Procurement Law
o Competition and Bribery Laws
  • Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Construction
  • Participate as a member of construction tendering and project teams.
  • Advise on main contract, subcontract and supply chain strategies and tender plans including the analysis of contract risk and drafting and negotiating contract amendments.
  • Draft and amend bespoke and standard contracts including the preparation and updating of precedent contracts for the business.
  • Review and advise on technical contract documents such as specifications and health and safety procedures and influence their development to ensure optimum legal efficacy of contracts as a whole.
Advise on options in respect of, and conduct of the resolution of claims and disputes, including agreeing negotiating strategies with the business and conducting negotiations either as part of a client led team or direct with solicitors acting for customers, contractors and suppliers.

Who are we looking for?
  • A solicitor with post qualification experience, or a barrister with equivalent experience.
  • Experience of dispute resolution and/or commercial contracts drafting relevant to fields of expertise.
  • Ability to obtain clients instructions and articulate advice clearly and concisely.
  • Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Able to prioritise their workload effectively, working to tight deadlines under pressure.
  • The job holder will be an excellent communicator who has the ability to solve problems.
  • Prior experience working in the construction department of a leading law firm or in-house team desirable
Competencies:
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Information Seeking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Concern for Order and Quality
  • Impact & Influence
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
What’s in it for you?
  • A rewarding and evolving environment in a forward thinking organisation.
  • In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.
Your work environment

BAM operates a flexible working policy, actively encouraging periods of remote home working and flexibility in start/finish hours to fit into an individual's busy lifestyle


Who are we?

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.


Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Legal Counsel
Royal BAM Group

https://www.bamcareers.com
Bunnik, Netherlands
Ruud Joosten
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Construction
1869
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