About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our growing team in Derby. Occasional travel to other offices/sites when required within the UK, please note we welcome flexible working.
This role is available full time but we are open to conversations if part time would suit you better. We want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full time.
What you'll be doing
Overview
* Responsibility at all stages of the lifecycle of our construction projects including reviewing and negotiating upstream and downstream construction contracts and associated, PCGs, warranties and bonds etc., advising on contract administration queries including extensions of time and loss and expense claims and advising in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution.
* Acts autonomously in analysing and solving problems within established working procedures.
General Legal Support
* Carry out contract reviews in accordance with UK policies and procedures and provide commercial and pragmatic advice in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Advise and assist the UK businesses in the negotiation and drafting of contract terms and conditions with its clients, partners, supply chain members and other stakeholders.
* Advise and assist the UK businesses in the formation, negotiation and drafting professional services appointments and other key business documentation requiring legal support and input.
Dispute Management & Resolution
* Provide legal support in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution.
* Conduct/assist with adjudications or other forms of ADR as directed by the Managing Counsel or Senior Counsel and, in consultation with them engage and manage agreed panel law firms in relation to mediation, litigation or arbitration.
* Review the wording of bonds, guarantees and warranties in accordance with UK and Balfour Beatty Group policies and provide advice in a timely and appropriate manner.
* Liaise with UK Commercial, Treasury and Group Legal teams to procure bonds and parent company guarantees.
Training
* Deliver discrete legal training for legal team and SBUs.
* Stays up to date with new and changing legislation.
* Maintains own CPD.
Support for Organisational Agenda
* Ensures personal compliance with all Regulations and Company Policies.
* Supports delivery of the Ethics & Compliance agenda by the Ethics & Compliance team.
Who we're looking for
Qualification & Experience
* Qualified solicitor/barrister; ideally not less than two years PQE, consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying requisite skills and experience.
* Knowledge and experience of construction/infrastructure industry.
Personal qualities
* Organisation: Good organisational skills; self-starter, prioritises own work and delivers independently to deadline.
* Commercial acumen: Understands business drivers.
* Problem solving: Solutions-orientated, pragmatic.
* Teamwork: Builds productive relationships within Legal team and within SBUs.
* Communication: Strong verbal and written communication, able to influence and persuade.
* Negotiation: Effective negotiator, robust but flexible approach.
* Forward looking: Looks for ways to innovate and improve ways of working.
* Lives Balfour Beatty Behaviours & Values: Energy, Execute, Edge, Empower, Excite, Empathise.
Why work for us
Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.
About us
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
Job Reference: BBUK09345
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