Legal Counsel – Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Job Overview
We are looking for a proactive junior legal counsel who is keen to learn and develop real hands‑on experience in a varied work environment supporting the Projects business units with their day‑to‑day legal needs. A clear commercial approach, enthusiasm, a flexible and questioning attitude and some commercial contract negotiation experience are essential.
Main Duties
* Review new business opportunities, advise on and negotiate various forms of construction contracts, and identify and work with the business units to develop strategies to manage risks and mitigations.
* Promote compliance with Mitie’s governance and approval processes.
* Support the development of and the rollout of legal training exercises within the division.
* Collaborate with other members of the legal team to support the development and implementation of strategy and policies.
* Build and maintain strong relationships to provide timely and commercial legal support.
* Provide swift support on other legal and commercial issues as they arise such as termination of contracts, payment issues and other formal and informal dispute‑related matters, working closely with finance, commercial and operations directors within the business and taking the lead on legal decisions concerning those matters.
* Assist with the development and maintenance of a reliable, comprehensive precedent bank to enable standard documents to be prepared, adapted and produced quickly.
* Assist with training colleagues in the project management and commercial team on contracting and procurement issues.
* Instruct and manage external legal advisers, ensuring advice received is concise, constructive and commercially appropriate.
What we are looking for
Essential qualifications
* Professional qualification as a Solicitor.
* Experience in projects and construction law, including familiarity with standard‑form construction contracts such as NEC and/or FIDIC, or other experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial contracts.
* Experience of projects/construction work within the energy industry is desirable but a willingness to develop in this sector is essential.
* A commitment to excellence in client service with a pragmatic approach and the ability to give concise legal advice.
* Good influencing and communication skills.
* Ability to multitask, work well under pressure and use own initiative.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and SharePoint.
Desirable qualifications
* Experience of a fast‑paced in‑house legal function.
* Experience of instructing/managing external legal services providers.
* Dispute resolution experience (although this is a predominantly non‑contentious role).
Benefits
* Virtual GP and other health benefits: video or phone advice without leaving home.
* Salary Finance scheme: access a portion of earned pay before payday and competitive loans.
* Flexibility to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year and buy critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology products, etc., through our Choices platform.
* High‑street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more via the MiDeals platform.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Life cover of up to four times your salary.
* Enhanced pension contributions and a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
* Mitie Matching Share Plan – potential for free shares in Mitie.
* Monthly cash prizes and a yearly chance to win £10,000 in Mitie Stars recognition.
* Various training and development resources.
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