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Legal Counsel

hace 19 días

London

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant. Overview of the role Our Group Legal Department is a dedicated in-house team of talented legal professionals based in Croydon, UK, and other offices around the globe. This team is responsible for providing legal advice on all matters associated with Mott MacDonald's global business. We're expanding our team to meet growing commitments and are looking for a proactive and positive Legal Counsel to join us, supporting the Regional General Counsel – EUNA, and the Senior Legal Counsels, to advise on a wide range of legal matters, but primarily focused on our infrastructure consultancy business. We adopt a pioneering mindset, working collaboratively with a global network of legal experts to meet challenges head on. The successful candidate will have significant practical experience of UK and international transactional construction matters, from a contractor or engineer / architect perspective, gained in either private practice or in-house. Some experience of working in-house would be beneficial, but not essential. This role would preferably be based in Croydon, although as a business, we have embraced agile working, and for the right candidate, we would consider other locations around the UK, with a willingness to visit Croydon / London regularly. The role will primarily serve our Europe and UK (EUNA) business, with a strong emphasis on the UK infrastructure market, although you may also get the opportunity to assist our other regions including North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. It will require daily interaction with project teams as well as regional senior management. You’ll need strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills. You should be able to manage your own workload and work independently, while also collaborating effectively as you advise key stakeholders on major projects that shape our communities. Key responsibilities and duties include: • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of construction documentation including consultancy agreements, construction contracts, framework agreements, collateral warranties, novation deeds, and parent company guarantees, • Identify departures from our governance and assist project teams in obtaining the necessary internal approvals where appropriate, • Advise the business on applicable laws and regulations, • Revise and maintain legal templates, • Draft and update legal guidance, • Advise business on litigation and insurance matters, which may include liaising with outside counsel and technical experts, • Support other parts of the Legal Department such as the Ethics and Compliance, and Privacy and Data Protection teams, on construction related issues Candidate specification Knowledge, Experience and Education: • England and Wales qualified solicitor with extensive years PQE (qualification in other common law jurisdictions considered), • Relevant experience of construction law either in private practice or in-house for a major contractor, engineer or architect, • Significant experience in negotiating and drafting construction documentation as a qualified lawyer, • Experience and knowledge of construction disputes and insurance (nice to have), • Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge, • Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities, • Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, • Ability to work autonomously or as part of a bigger team UK Immigration Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future. Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust. Equality, diversity, and inclusion We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute. Accessibility We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can support you. We offer some fantastic benefits including: Financial wellbeing We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. Employee Ownership Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success. Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution. Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future. For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one. Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. Lifestyle A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. Enhanced family and carers leave Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. Learning and development Primary annual professional institution subscription. A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. Networks, communities, and social outcomes Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes

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