We are working on a new and exciting role with a leading construction company who are looking for a Lead Counsel(3-5 PQE)with broad commercial and construction experience. Ideally from a law firm or with relevant in-house industry experience.
About the Role:
As Legal Counsel, you will:
* Provide accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice on a range of topics, including property, employment, litigation, IP, and HSE investigations.
* Advise on contracts, agreements, and transactions, mitigating legal risks and supporting Contract Managers on contractual issues.
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across a wide variety of areas, including tenders, framework agreements, T&I contracts, MOUs, and confidentiality agreements, using templates such as LOGIC, FIDIC, NEC, JCT, and IMCA.
* Identify and assess legal risks while preparing contractual risk summaries and advising tender teams on mitigation strategies.
* Support dispute resolution, managing claims, litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and working with external counsel when required.
* Provide training to staff on legal and contractual matters, promoting a culture of legal awareness and compliance.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, the management team, Group Legal, and external counsel, to deliver effective legal solutions.
The ideal candidate will have with broad construction experience coming from a law firm or with relevant in-house industry experience.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to james.herbert@marsdengroup.com