Your newpany
Join a global, fast‑growing organisation operating within a highly regulated technical and manufacturing environment. Thepany is known for itsmitment to innovation, operational excellence and delivering large‑scale projects with precision. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture that emphasises trust, accountability, continuous improvement and cross‑functional teamwork.
Your new role
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal support to major construction programmes alongside wider technical operations. You’ll advise across the full contract lifecycle, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range ofmercial and construction agreements, including JCT and NEC3/4 contracts. Your work will directly support operational delivery, risk management andpliance within aplex, fast‑moving environment.
Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Finance,pliance and external counsel, you will help shape project strategy and ensure contractual arrangements fully align with legal standards and organisational goals. You will play a key role in identifying legal risks, maintainingpliance with regulatory and industry requirements, enhancing internal processes, improving template agreements and delivering training to raise legal awareness across the business.
What you'll need to succeed
1. 5-7+ years PQE, with strong UK experience in construction and technical operations
2. Proven experience drafting and negotiating JCT and NEC3/4 contracts
3. Strong legal analysis and the ability to advise confidently onplex, high risk matters
4. Excellent negotiation skills and a pragmatic,mercially focused approach
5. Exceptional organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple projects at pace
6. A proactive, solutions oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively