Overview
Contracts Lawyer role at WSP in the UK & Ireland.
Join to apply for the Contracts Lawyer role at WSP in the UK & Ireland. This role focuses on supporting the Earth and Environment businesses with contract review, negotiation and risk management in the engineering, mining and environment sectors.
WSP is a leading professional services firm providing strategic advisory, engineering and design services. The role involves managing contractual and commercial risk in relation to engineering consultancy contracts, including major procurements and joint ventures. Experience in environmental and/or earth services including mining is advantageous. The successful candidate will work with senior internal stakeholders and external clients and partners.
A Little More About Your Role…
* Work closely with the Earth and Environment business teams to grow the business line while embedding contractual and commercial risk management, mitigation and regulatory compliance
* Reviewing and negotiating 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 to minimise impact on WSP’s working capital and drive timely contract negotiations
* Ensure corporate governance is maintained in relation to contract reviews and approvals for bid or contract entry
* Provide advice on tender processes and bid documentation to identify risk and promote competition
* Support and advise on contract delivery to maximise revenue, minimise risk and support effective contract management
* Collaborate with internal disciplines, bid teams, commercial and operations directors and finance
* Update the business on relevant legal developments in the environmental and earth-related spaces and deliver legal training as needed
* Contribute to the organisation and dissemination of legal know-how within the UK Legal team and share lessons learned with the wider business
* Be a team player who works collaboratively with colleagues
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 meet duties outlined in GNHS020 – Competencies, Roles and Responsibilities.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral
* The ability to work without supervision under pressure and meet deadlines
* A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise between competing business demands
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
What We Will Be Looking For
The successful candidate will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, with relevant post qualification experience of reviewing and advising on a wide range of contractual matters within the engineering and construction sector. Experience of being in-house at an engineering consultancy or a contractor is preferable. Experience of complex contracting arrangements including joint ventures is also desirable. The candidate should be able to work autonomously while contributing to the wider legal team.
What’s In It For You
* Work-life balance and hybrid working policy (flexibility to work from home two days a week plus office collaboration)
* Inclusivity and belonging, with a culture of integrity and inclusion
* Health and wellbeing support, Thrive programme and access to a Virtual GP service
* Flexible benefits including Gymflex and menopause support
* Flexibility: WSP My Hour for daily personal time, part-time and flexible working options, additional leave and bank holiday use
* Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership
#WeAreWSP: We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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