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Legal Counsel, Corporate (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

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Balfour Beatty

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified solicitor/barrister (3-5 years PQE preferred), with procurement and contract law experience, strong communication skills, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • You will negotiate contracts, manage disputes, review agreements, ensure compliance, provide legal training, and maintain relationships while staying updated on legislation and company policies.

Requirements

  • - Qualified solicitor/barrister; ideally 3-5 years PQE, consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying requisite skills and experience
  • - Knowledge and experience of procurement activities and commercial contract law matters
  • - Good organisational skills; self-starter, prioritises own work and delivers independently to deadline
  • - Understands business drivers
  • - Solutions-orientated, pragmatic
  • - Builds productive relationships within Legal team and stakeholders
  • - Strong verbal and written communication, able to influence and persuade
  • - Inputs into client meetings. Presents positions to stakeholders in non-legalistic ways, clearly and effectively distilling complex technical concepts into business terms
  • - Effective negotiator, robust but flexible approach
  • - Looks for ways to innovate and improve ways of working
  • - Supports Build to Last strategy and Balfour Beatty Values: Lean, Expert, Trusted, Safe & Sustainable

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for standard contracts with some derogations and precedents to include: contract reviews, contract negotiation, dispute management, legal and compliance risk management
  • Acts autonomously in analysing and solving problems within established working procedures
  • Build and maintain relationships with managers and employees to ensure that the UK Legal team remains responsive to business needs and expectations
  • Under the supervision of the Managing Counsel, engage and with panel law firms to deal with specific legal issues as required
  • Carry out contract reviews, including negotiation and drafting of contract terms and conditions in accordance with UK policies and procedures and provide pragmatic advice in a timely and appropriate matter, in relation to all aspects of Group Corporate, Commercial and Procurement activity including IT, Corporate, Direct construction materials, ATS/Plant & Fleet, FM & Utilities procurement categories
  • Review of supplier agreements, tender and bids, framework agreements, volume related discount agreements, confidentiality agreements and other documentation
  • Assisting with regulatory and compliance matters such as privacy and data protection, modern slavery and anti-bribery and fraud
  • Provide legal support in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution
  • Deliver discrete legal training for Legal team and other stakeholders
  • Stays up to date with new and changing legislation
  • Maintains own continuing competence
  • Ensures personal compliance with all Regulations and Company Policies
  • Supports delivery of the Ethics & Compliance agenda by the Ethics & Compliance team
  • Ensures relentless personal focus on Zero Harm

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What type of legal support will I be providing in this role?

You will be delivering a proactive legal service, including contract reviews, negotiation, dispute management, legal and compliance risk management.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualified solicitor or barrister is preferred, ideally with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), although consideration may be given to less experienced candidates with the requisite skills and experience.

Will I be involved in training initiatives?

Yes, you will be responsible for delivering discrete legal training for the Legal team and other stakeholders.

What qualities are essential for success in this role?

Essential qualities include good organizational skills, commercial acumen, problem-solving abilities, effective communication, negotiation skills, and a focus on innovation.

Are there opportunities for career development within the company?

Yes, Balfour Beatty supports career development through various training and development opportunities as part of their commitment to employee growth.

What benefits does Balfour Beatty offer to its employees?

Benefits include 25 days of paid annual leave (pro rata), family-friendly policies, a pension plan, a share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

Does Balfour Beatty promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Balfour Beatty believes that diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful workplace and is actively growing its diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

Is there support for employees who have disabilities?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to removing barriers for individuals with disabilities and offering interviews to applicants who meet the minimum requirements.

Will there be opportunities to work on high-impact projects?

Yes, you will be involved in some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful projects that contribute to vital infrastructure development.

Balfour Beatty

We are leading the transformation of our industry to meet the challenges of the future.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.