Senior Legal Assistant — Architecture and Engineering Contracts London, Clerkenwell Position details Location: London, UK Working arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid Hours of work: 37.5, Monday-Friday We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our small but impactful Legal team at our London office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in working in architecture, engineering, or construction industry as a legal assistant or a project manager. Senior Legal Assistant will assist with contract review, legal drafting, risk mitigation and legal research. About the role You will play a pivotal role in providing legal support to the In-House Counsel, ensuring seamless contract execution across the company by scrutinising contracts for commercial, legal and insurance implications, you will assist with managing company’s risks and securing future projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong legal background to work within a creative and professional setting in a prestigious architecture, engineering and design practice. Main Responsibilities - Contract Review and Analysis: Review professional service appointments, NDAs, collateral warranties, framework agreements, and novation agreements, identify legal and commercial risks, and propose amendments. - Legal Documents Drafting: Draft legal documents, agreements, NDAs, collateral warranties, deeds of variation, notices, and letters. - Contract Guidance and Support: Provide guidance and support to internal teams on contract-related matters, including contract interpretation, compliance, and appointment of supply chain. - Contract Maintenance: Proactively review contracts, maintain standard contractual documentation, managing business templates, update progress spreadsheets. - Legal Research: Conduct research on relevant legal issues and keep up to date with the latest legal developments. - Collaboration and Best Practice: Develop good working relationships with colleagues and promote contract/compliance process best practice within the company. About you - Qualification: Minimum LLB. LPC/SQE, or degree/certification in Contract Management is beneficial but not essential. - You must have a minimum of 3 years’ solid experience in either: Legal support role within architecture, engineering, or construction industry, or Project/design management role within architecture, engineering, or construction industry, or Solid in-house legal experience within professional services (not private practice law firms). Please note, this role does not lead to a solicitor’s training contract or qualifying work experience (QWE) to become a solicitor. - Proven experience in contract review and drafting. - Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology and contractual mechanisms. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to colleagues and external parties in a clear and concise manner. - Awareness of the latest developments in the law. - Able to follow instructions, procedures, policies and assimilate information quickly in a consistent manner. - Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 PSC desirable. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe/PDF is essential. - Ability to effectively prioritise workload, manage time efficiently, and remain highly organised. - Collaborative and proactive in supporting other teams. Ability to interact professionally with internal and external contacts. - Positive, enthusiastic and a strong team player. How to apply – Please read carefully attaching a CV and a formal cover letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position. Applications without the formal cover letter will not be considered. Applications with cover letters written by AI will be rejected. Please note, we use AI detection software. About BDP BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life. We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger. BDP offers In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP’s skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement. BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy. BDP is an equal opportunities employer No agency or third-party applications please.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES General · To anticipate customer needs by continuous improvement of existing offering and development of newness. · To report all disciplinary and grievance matters immediately to the Head Chef · To inform the Head Chef of any irregularities in the conduct and/or appearance of staff from another department. · To ensure that the Kitchen and Staff Canteen are regularly cleaned and are tidy at all times. Ensures that stock and linen are properly used to prevent soiling, damage and wastage. · To handle all guests’ requests, queries and complaints, in a courteous, prompt and discrete manner. · To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure. · To be fully conversant with all Hotel and Departmental policies and procedures. · To manage staffing levels and to make adjustments as required. · To assist in the recruitment and selection of people according to the hotel’s recruitment and selection policies, procedures and guidelines. Food quality · To ensure that food hygiene standards are exemplary at all times so that legal and company requirements are met. · To ensure that correct mis-en-place has been effected before service and that the staff are completely familiar with the production of dishes on the menu.· To ensure the correct preparation, presentation and service of dishes to the guests and also the staff restaurant according to the standards of the hotel.· To order, receive and store all food commodities and related supplies in accordance with company specifications. · Swabs and other required procedures are carried out according to company standards · Best practice is adapted to suit the hotel’s operation · Working practices are demonstrated during every shift · Personal inspection and monitoring of buffet display · Personal inspection of service at the carvery · There is no shortage · Service is calm and organised · Presentation standards and SOPs are in place to support current menus Training · To work in conjunction with the Head Chef to implement re-training or additional training when a need is identified. Health and Safety · Report to the Department Health and Safety Representative or Security Officer any Health and safety hazards. · Report immediately to the Security Office any accidents that may occur. · In the case of fire or bomb threats, assists in the clearing of all occupied rooms to ensure that all guests are roused. · In case of fire, bomb emergencies, assists in evacuating staff and guests in their area to the assembly point. Additional duties · Comply with set standards of behaviour, discipline and appearance within the hotel. · Comply with the Hotel's Health, Safety and Hygiene policy. · Perform related duties in the Kitchen and related departments and special projects as assigned. · Comply with the Hotel and Departments Environmental procedures · To carry out any additional task deemed reasonably by the Manager. Please note: This is a full-time position. Only full-time applicants will be considered.
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading international banking client who is seeking a skilled and motivated Associate Director to join their Agency & Syndication Services team within the Project Finance space. This is a permanent opportunity based in London, offering hybrid working and excellent prospects for long-term career growth. The Role In this key position, you will serve as the primary liaison between borrowers and the lending syndicate across a portfolio of complex syndicated project finance transactions. You will ensure the smooth operation of deals post-closing, including covenant monitoring, processing waivers and consents, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities • Serve as the main point of contact for borrowers and syndicate members for allocated transactions • Manage and coordinate waiver and consent requests • Maintain transaction documentation and compliance tracking systems • Monitor covenant compliance and manage the collection and distribution of financial and other reporting • Review and process drawdowns, interest payments, and other disbursements • Collaborate with internal teams, legal counsel, and external advisors to support effective transaction management • Assist in the execution of new deal closings and secondary market activity • Prepare and deliver monthly reports on portfolio performance Candidate Profile • Degree-qualified or with equivalent relevant financial services experience • Solid background in loan agency or loan administration within syndicated lending, ideally with exposure to project finance • Understanding of distressed debt and restructuring would be advantageous • Excellent communication skills and experience working in international, multicultural environments • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with platforms such as Debt domain is a plus • Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of German or another European language would be beneficial Why This Role? This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established and globally recognised financial institution. You’ll play a central role in high-profile project finance transactions and benefit from a collaborative culture, competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant opportunities for career progression in international finance. Apply Now If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Job title: 2x Architectural Assistant (Part I or Equivalent) Reporting to: Project Leader of the current project on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner We’re looking for a creative and motivated recent architecture graduate or Part 1 Architectural Assistant to join our growing London team full-time. At Darrenn, you’ll be supported, challenged, and encouraged to contribute your ideas from day one. You’ll be involved in the concept design stage, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to bring fresh perspectives and creativity to our projects. This is more than just a first job- it’s a real opportunity to learn, grow, and develop your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with the potential to take on greater responsibilities over time. Responsibilities - Prepare, develop and edit, under the guidance of the project leader or nominated architect, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design - Seek to understand the design project - Develop, where required, representations of design options for further discussion by the design team - Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required by the Partner, Senior Partner or nominated Architect Qualities & skills required - Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities - Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based - Evidence of a good design understanding e.g. a good design portfolio - Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project - A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self motivated and able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks and in response to direction or instruction - Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team, assisting and supporting team members - Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally - Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently and effectively budget - Evidence of the ability to understand design decisions taken by others Desirable - Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, Rhino, Revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs.
Job title: Registered Architect We’re seeking a creative and ambitious Full or Part-time Registered Architect to join our growing London team. At Darrenn, you’ll be seen, heard, and empowered to make your mark. You’ll take part in everything from early design concepts to project delivery, collaborate across disciplines, and bring fresh energy to our diverse and talented team. For the right person, this is more than a job — it’s a real opportunity to grow with us and take on greater responsibility in the future. Responsibilities - Understand the design project - Prepare, and develop where required, drawings, models, images and other documents relating to the design - Assist where required in the co-ordination of the internal design team - Take responsibility, where required by the project leader, for specific areas of the design and project development - Liaise, where appropriate, with members of the external design team and other associated organisations or companies - Seek, and record evidence of, continuing professional development (CPD) and an annual Personal Development Plan (PDP) in accordance with the requirements of the RIBA (or equivalent as applicable e.g. AIA, National Administration Board of Architectural Registration (NABAR)) - Contribute, or otherwise assist, as required Qualities & skills required - Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities - Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based - Ability to understand and formulate design decisions and present for discussion - Ability to use a variety of media in the development and documentation of a design project - Ability to take initiative in response to direction or instruction - Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines efficiently - A flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and commitment to independent, life long learning - Excellent organisational skills - Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information - Self motivated and able to take responsibility - Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks - Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team - Flexible attitude - Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally - Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times Desirable - Understanding of the architects role in the co-ordination and integration of project information and management - Ability to assist with the management of junior assistant architects on the team - Understanding of financial aspects of running a design project on time and on budget - Ability to use some of the following: MicroStation, Rhino, revit, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint - ARB Registered This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs.