In-house Senior Counsel, Construction or - Kendal, United Kingdom - McKenzie Douglas

McKenzie Douglas

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Kendal, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Household name Plc seeks to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to take a key role within the legal team. _
Part or Full time Considered.

The position can be tailored to the lawyer's experience, reallocating work within the legal team and our client is interested in commercial, construction, technology or corporate lawyers. This is a hybrid role with ideally 50% office presence. It_ is a great opportunity to work as part of a large friendly and supportive legal team with the structure and career development you would expect of a leading business. There is significant opportunity for progression in a business which is undergoing substantial investment.

Responsibilities
A broad general commercial position advising the business and drafting/negotiating contracts which can be very complex. However, you could focus in on a key area such as construction, commercial or technology legal advice.

Work could involve any of the following:

Negotiating, drafting and advising on a range of contracts including construction, supply of goods and services, JVs, R&D, IP and technology
Support to projects including major capital delivery initiatives
Advice on data sharing and processing including GDPR
Corporate matters arising from assets and statutory functions
Overseeing commercial disputes and litigation
Support to cutting edge projects including renewables
Supporting colleagues where needed with other commercial matters
Mentoring more junior staff
Conducting internal training
Support on legal initiatives, strategy, promoting commercial awareness and implementing policies and procedures

We are looking for:

A UK qualified solicitor or barrister with minimum of 4 years PQE but ideally more
Well regarded law firm or inhouse experience, preferably within a similar sector (infrastructure/construction/energy/utilities/engineering)
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
You could have experience in commercial, construction, technology or corporate law
Strong interpersonal, commercial and team skills
Experience in supporting and mentoring more junior lawyers
Confident and able to work with senior management

Package on offer: