Position: In-House Legal Director
Location: Remote, with some travel to London office
Salary band: Up to £120,000 per annum (DOE) + bonus & benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of commercial matters, including large outsourcing agreements and operational services agreements.
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including standard form construction and engineering contracts (CCS and NEC suites).
* Advise on risk management and compliance, ensuring the business operates within relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
* Influence and engage effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders, delivering clear, concise, and solution-focused legal advice.
* Manage external legal service providers and oversee dispute resolution and litigation matters when required.
* Work collaboratively across departments to support key business initiatives and decision-making.
* Travel to London and across the UK as required for negotiations and stakeholder meetings. Remote working arrangements will be available.
Candidate Criteria:
* UK Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of seven years PQE with a solid background handling a broad range of general commercial agreements.
* Strong commercial acumen and demonstrable experience advising senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
* Experience working in a fast-paced in-house legal team or a private practice setting.
* High-level influencing and communication skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice.
* Excellent technical precision and client service ethos.
* Ability to multitask, manage pressure effectively, and work independently.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and adaptability to new legal systems.
Desirable Experience:
* Familiarity with standard form construction and engineering contracts (CCS, JCT or NEC).
* Experience in PFI and dispute resolution.
* Background in large-scale outsourcing and commercial contract negotiations, particularly in facilities management.
Location & Working Arrangements:
The role is predominately remote working with some travel to office in London. While remote working arrangements will be available, some ad hoc UK-wide travel will be required for key meetings.
We welcome applicants based within a commutable distance to London, including the Home Counties and East Anglia regions.
What's on offer?
* Competitive salary of up to £120,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.
* A high-impact role with significant strategic influence.
* Collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
* Opportunity to work on complex and high-value commercial agreements.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert
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