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Balfour Beatty

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Edinburgh, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor/barrister with 2+ years PQE, have construction industry experience, strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
  • You will review and negotiate construction contracts, provide legal support in disputes, advise on compliance, and deliver legal training while ensuring adherence to regulations and policies.

Requirements

  • • Qualified solicitor/barrister; ideally not less than two years PQE, consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying requisite skills and experience
  • • Knowledge and experience of construction/infrastructure industry
  • • Organisation: Good organisational skills; self-starter, prioritises own work and delivers independently to deadline
  • • Commercial acumen: Understands business drivers
  • • Problem solving: Solutions-orientated, pragmatic
  • • Teamwork: Builds productive relationships within Legal team and within SBUs
  • • Communication:
  • • Strong verbal and written communication, able to influence and persuade
  • • Inputs into client meetings. Presents positions to SBUs in non-legalistic ways, clearly and effectively distilling complex technical concepts into business terms
  • • Negotiation: Effective negotiator, robust but flexible approach
  • • Forward looking: Looks for ways to innovate and improve ways of working
  • • Lives Balfour Beatty Behaviours & Values:
  • • Energy - Creates pace and momentum to deliver
  • • Execute - Gets the job done and done well
  • • Edge - Makes the right decisions for Balfour Beatty
  • • Empower - Takes ownership and strives for high performance
  • • Excite - Inspires others to outperform
  • • Empathise - Listens, understands and adjusts
  • • Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference, Value Everyone

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility at all stages of the lifecycle of our construction projects including reviewing and negotiating upstream and downstream construction contracts and associated, PCGs, warranties and bonds etc., advising on contract administration queries including extensions of time and loss and expense claims and advising in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution.
  • Acts autonomously in analysing and solving problems within established working procedures
  • Carry out contract reviews in accordance with UK policies and procedures and provide commercial and pragmatic advice in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Advise and assist the UK businesses in the negotiation and drafting of contract terms and conditions with its clients, partners, supply chain members and other stakeholders.
  • Advise and assist the UK businesses in the formation, negotiation and drafting professional services appointments and other key business documentation requiring legal support and input.
  • Provide legal support in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution.
  • Conduct/assist with adjudications or other forms of ADR as directed by the Managing Counsel or Senior Counsel and, in consultation with them engage and manage agreed panel law firms in relation to mediation, litigation or arbitration.
  • Review the wording of bonds, guarantees and warranties in accordance with UK and Balfour Beatty Group policies and provide advice in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Liaise with UK Commercial, Treasury and Group Legal teams to procure bonds and parent company guarantees.
  • Deliver discrete legal training for legal team and SBUs
  • Stays up to date with new and changing legislation
  • Maintains own CPD
  • Ensures personal compliance with all Regulations and Company Policies
  • Supports delivery of the Ethics & Compliance agenda by the Ethics & Compliance team

FAQs

What is the job title being offered?

The job title being offered is Senior Counsel.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Scotland.

Is the position full-time only?

No, the role is full-time but the company is open to conversations regarding part-time arrangements.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A qualified solicitor or barrister is required, ideally with not less than two years PQE, although consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying requisite skills and experience.

What type of industry experience is preferred for this role?

Knowledge and experience in the construction or infrastructure industry is preferred.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

The primary responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, advising on contract administration queries, dispute management and resolution, and providing legal support at all stages of construction projects.

What skills are emphasized for candidates applying for this role?

Skills emphasized include organization, commercial acumen, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, negotiation, and a forward-looking approach to improving ways of working.

Is training a part of the role's responsibilities?

Yes, the role includes delivering discrete legal training for the legal team and staying updated with new and changing legislation.

Does Balfour Beatty have any diversity and inclusion initiatives?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is committed to diversity and inclusion through their Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, aimed at creating an inclusive culture.

What can you tell me about Balfour Beatty’s commitments to veterans and disabled individuals?

Balfour Beatty actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists, and is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to removing barriers for individuals with disabilities in obtaining employment.

How can I provide feedback on the recruitment process?

Feedback on the recruitment process can be shared by emailing candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.

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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.