RSHP is an award-winning international architectural practice headquartered in the City of London. We work across multiple sectors on a variety of exciting projects ranging from small, innovative housing developments and cultural projects through to very large-scale international infrastructure projects.
RSHP LEGAL AND COMMERCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
RSHP Legal and Commercial activities are overseen by Commercial Directors with the day-to-day management and coordination undertaken by a Senior Legal Advisor and an Associate Director / Company Secretary.
RSHP retain the 'Virtual In-House Counsel' services of a London based legal firm and instruct external lawyers / KC's on specialist and international advice / claims / litigation as required.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
We require a competent legal advisor with previous experience or a qualified solicitor with construction industry knowledge. The ideal candidate will have experience in English contract law and in the drafting of contracts to join the Legal Team. They will assist the team and the Directors in reviewing and drafting architectural and sub-consultant's appointments as well as providing support on other legal matters.
Assisting the Directors and Legal Team on various legal aspects of operations with particular responsibility for drafting and reviewing the Practice's architectural appointments and sub-consultant appointments. The right candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the progress of high-profile architectural projects around the world.
The role will include maintaining up to date legal templates of contracts, letters, frameworks to reflect applicable commercial practice and current market position and regional context.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential.
There is scope for the role to expand as the candidate's knowledge of the practice and of the working culture evolves.
TASKS
* Draft contracts / maintain template letters and contracts / maintain standard clauses
* Undertake initial review of various contracts (both in relation to architectural services and practice management matters) received and report to the Directors and Legal Team
* Assist in contract negotiations
* Assist the commercial Directors and Legal Team as part of overall commercial risk management of practice
* Assist Legal Team in the administration of various applications, formal filings and registrations
* Support the Legal Team in drafting and maintaining templates of commercial sub-consultants' appointments
* Assist the Legal Team to draft text on matters with legal implications
* Together with the Legal Team, advise architects on contract-related issues as they arise on their projects and provide drafting as necessary
* Assist the Legal Team with various compliance matters
* Maintain schedules of sub-consultants / collateral warranties / framework agreements
* Liaise with Accounts on invoicing / debtors
* Assist the Legal Team and Directors in assessing the legal implications of working in jurisdictions around the world
HOURS:
Monday to Friday (unless part-time role is agreed) 0930 – 1800
SALARY RANGE
:
competitive, depending on experience
BENEFITS:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas time off
profit share
group income and group life insurance
private health care plan
annual health check assessments
professional development and certification support
RSHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer