Senior Legal Counsel
Hiring Company

The hiring company name is
confidential for this listing.
About the Role
Greater Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic team. This role is pivotal in the company's expansion and diversification, particularly in the areas of large-scale service, construction, and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating and reviewing a variety of business-critical contracts, ensuring internal legal compliance for ongoing and future projects, and supporting the business in transactional matters. The role also involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders to manage and mitigate legal and commercial risks. The ideal candidate will be an E&W or Commonwealth qualified lawyer with a strong background in commercial and construction law, and experience in the infrastructure, engineering, or construction sectors is highly beneficial. Applicants for the Senior Legal Counsel position at the company should be prepared to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a values-based, global organization. The role demands a proactive and strategic approach to legal matters, with a focus on the company's ambitious growth plans. The candidate should be adept at working in a fast-paced environment, be a team player, and have the ability to influence and advise at all levels of the business. A background in either private practice or in-house legal work is acceptable, and the company is particularly interested in candidates who can bring a fresh perspective and a high level of expertise to the team. The role offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position in the future, with the potential to build and manage a legal team.
Functions:
- Legal
About the Company
Award-winning UK arm of a global engineering, construction and infrastructure business
Industry
Construction
Type
Privately Held