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Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK)

England

Hybrid

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled legal professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide essential legal support for a major UK transport infrastructure project. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts, while also advising stakeholders on risk management and compliance. With a focus on collaboration and strategic thinking, this position promises to enhance your legal expertise in a vibrant and impactful environment. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a forward-thinking organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Mindset for providing legal advice on commercial contracts from day one.
3+ years of PQE with a focus on infrastructure matters preferred.

Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
Identify risks and requirements affecting the business operations.

Commercial Contracting

Legal Advice

Risk Assessment

Qualified Lawyer (PQE)

Wide-ranging in-house role with a key piece of UK transport infrastructure
General commercial contracting with ancillary in-house responsibilities

About Our Client

This organisation is the owner operator of a major piece of UK Rail Infrastructure.

Job Description

The role holder will be a key member of a Legal Team providing legal support and advice to stakeholders across the organisation. This will include:

Drafting, negotiating and approving a very wide range of commercial contracts relating to supply chain, construction/engineering, IT & IP and marketing as well as many other areas which are fundamental to the operational running of this infrastructure asset.
Working with stakeholders to identify areas of risk and requirements affecting the group's business.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be:

likely to have at least 3 years PQE
able to provide generic legal advice on commercial contracts and projects work from the outset of their employment

Desirable:

Previous in-house experience gained working on matters within infrastructure

What's on Offer

For further information relating to the package on offer for this role as well as the hybrid working arrangements, please apply to this advert or contact David Taylor of Michael Page Legal directly.

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