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Legal Counsel

Employer
Amey
Location
London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
1 Aug 2019

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Sector
Legal
Hours
Full Time
Flexibility
Flexible working available
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Main Purpose

To provide business-focused, strategic legal advice and support to the Group with legal matters arising from inter alia; bids, operation of contracts, corporate matters and disputes and to assist the senior lawyers on large legal projects.


Responsibilities

Working independently (but within guidelines) to:-
* Provide strategic legal advice and support and contribute to the successful delivery of major projects for Amey.
* Deliver business-focused training on legal subjects.
* Advise on and implement policy development for legal and corporate Amey policies
* Provide legal bid support for non-PFI/PPP projects and negotiate and draft contract clauses.
* Defend or prosecute and manage disputes.
* Build and maintain productive and effective relationships with those people and functions listed below using high level communications and influencing skills
* Monitor and provide guidance on compliance with Group policies and legal requirements.

Works under supervision to:-
* Draft formal letters, contracts and assisting with drafting on bids
* Support senior lawyers on PFI/PPP projects and material disputes
* Attend meetings with internal and external clients
* Provide strategic legal advice to the Group.

Personal Profile

Qualifications
* Law degree or completion of conversion course following other degree
Skills
* IT literate (MS Office suite)
* Decision making skills and ability to provide strategic advice and support on key projects
Experience
* Solicitor in the UK or equivalent in a foreign jurisdiction with comparable legal system
* Legal experience at a city law firm or in a UK in-house legal department
Excellent technical legal knowledge in the relevant area of work, e.g. projects / commercial, corporate, finance, litigation and dispute management



Company

About Amey

We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that’s why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees.

Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.

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