Overview
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WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms providing strategic advisory, engineering and design services. WSP UK is currently recruiting an experienced solicitor to support several of its highest growth markets, environmental services including mining and other earth related services. WSP is a global company with opportunities to grow and shape a career across a diverse, inclusive culture.
The role involves supporting the Earth and Environment businesses to manage legal and commercial risks within engineering consultancy contracts, including major procurements and projects with complex contracting arrangements and joint ventures. Experience in the environmental and/or earth services, including mining sectors, would be advantageous.
The role requires a self-starter who is confident working with senior internal stakeholders as well as external parties including clients and sub-consultants.
Responsibilities
* Work with the Earth and Environment teams to support growth while embedding contractual and commercial risk management, mitigation and regulatory compliance.
* Review and negotiate contractual documentation relevant to the earth, mining and environment sectors, including consultancy agreements, project contracts, joint venture and teaming agreements, framework agreements, collateral warranties, deeds of novation, reliance letters, NDAs, letters of intent, and sub-consultancy agreements.
* Carry out legal reviews aimed at minimising impact on WSP’s working capital and drive timely contract negotiations.
* Ensure corporate governance is maintained in relation to contract reviews and approvals for bids and contracts.
* Provide advice and guidance on tender processes and bid documentation to identify risk and promote competition.
* Support and advise the business during the contract delivery phase to maximise revenue, minimise risk and support effective contract management.
* Coordinate with internal business disciplines, bid teams, commercial and operations directors and support functions including the finance team.
* Keep the business informed on relevant legal developments in the environmental and earth-related space and deliver legal training where appropriate.
* Contribute to the organisation and dissemination of legal know-how within the WSP UK Legal team and provide lessons learned to the wider business.
* Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration with colleagues at all times.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will familiarise themselves with WSP’s health and safety arrangements and guidance relevant to their activities and will meet any duties detailed within GNHS020 – Competencies, Roles and Responsibilities (available on the intranet from day one).
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, with relevant post-qualification experience reviewing and advising on a wide range of contractual matters within the engineering and construction sector. Experience in-house at an engineering consultancy or contractor is preferable. Experience of complex contracting arrangements including joint ventures is desirable.
The candidate should be able to work autonomously while contributing knowledge and experience to the wider legal team. Additional requirements include:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work without supervision under pressure and meet deadlines
* Proactive with the ability to prioritise competing business demands
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
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About Us
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What’s in it for you?
* Work-life balance
Our hybrid policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week and to collaborate in our offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and encourage people to bring their whole selves to work. We promote integrity and respect and support a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
* Health & Wellbeing
We support your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme, including access to a Virtual GP service and reasonable workplace adjustments. Our Gymflex scheme offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships, plus menopause support.
* Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, we offer the “WSP My Hour” initiative, allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities with flexibility to adjust time as needed. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, extra leave options, and bank holiday usage are available.
* Your development
We invest in development and training through mentoring, training opportunities, and Chartership.
#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Professional Services
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