Job Description Let’s transform society together…We are looking for a motivated, professional In-House Legal Counsel to join our legal team to provide commercial and compliance support to 1,100 colleagues across the UK & Ireland. This role is based in our Leeds office and can be worked flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.Who we are:We are Sweco. We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers. We are difference makers. We are Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy.As In-House Legal Counsel, you'll be responsible for:Supporting the Head of Legal, working closely with our business on a broad range of legal duties.Reviewing forms of contract for the provision of professional consultancy services (NDAs, appointments, collateral warranties, novation, intra-company arrangements)Negotiating directly with a wide range of clients and our supply chain, across a range of sectors including the built environment, energy, industry and other professional services.Dealing with legal, insurance, governance and compliance matters.Providing support on contentious matters What does the role involve?Working closely with the business to review a range of professional service contracts; drafting and negotiating amendments to reflect Sweco’s governance and appetite for risk whilst facilitating business transactions.Working with both bespoke contracts and standard industry forms (e.g. NEC, FIDIC, ACE).Supporting privacy and compliance governance matters.Communicating effectively with a range of internal and external partners, across all sectors, to ensure compliance issues are understood and effectively risk managedProviding technical guidance, support and training to colleagues and assist in mentoring and development of othersPlaying an active role within the legal team, developing and promoting our technical excellence in all legal areas, keeping up to date with developments both in legal practice and application across a range of sectorsDemonstrating commercial acumen, understanding our strategy and working in collaboration with team members and disciplines to achieve our business objectivesAdvising and supporting colleagues through both formal and informal contentious matters and liaising with insurers, brokers and external counsel where required.To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:A client focused, commercially aware mindset with a solution orientated approachA collaborative attitude, with a strong team focusAn ability to communicate both in a persuasive and positive manner with other team members and to provide advice on legal concepts clearly to those without a legal backgroundAn ability to be able to quickly analyse legal issues and deliver effective reports to all management levels of the businessA curious and pragmatic mindset, flexible in approach to adopt new methods of working, being able to work on own initiative and seek assistance when requiredAn ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutionsThe commitment to take responsibility for your personal development and enable and support the learning of othersAn ability to recognise own impact on others and adapt approach where appropriateAn understanding of the importance of taking pride in your work, through accurate timely delivery and attention to detailEngineering consultancy and construction sector experience including an understanding of the implications of the Building Safety Act 2022 Awareness and experience of data privacy matters in the context of both internal governance requirements and a varied portfolio of projectsProfessional Membership and Qualifications:Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification.Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors with current Practising Certificate (2-4 years PQE) or Legal Executive /CILEX qualifiedAt least 3 years’ experience (gained in-house or in private practice) of working in a legal environment, dealing with insurance matters, contract/commercial negotiations in the context of the built environment and data regulations.If you believe you have the skill set required to join our team and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.Let’s transform society together at Sweco.
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