About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, international company with an excellent reputation within the built environment globally - well known for working on prestigious exciting development projects.
Job Description
The responsibilities with this role include to:
- Prepare, review, lead and in the negotiation of various contracts, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, Sub-consultancy agreements, joint venture agreements and other commercial matters as required.
- Identify clauses that present legal, insurance and commercial risks. Propose alternative wording, and liaise with project leaders, other in-house counsel, and/or clients to facilitate changes in a timely manner.
- Contribute to best practices regarding standard contract management, tools and precedents.
- Assist with the preparation of insurance applications for annual renewals and the global insurance program.
- Provide support, and management as directed by EMEA leadership and the CLO, of claims involving the company.
- Provide in-house training on contract risks and any significant changes in laws.
- Develop and maintain standard terms and conditions for the business.
- Assist in due diligence, registration and maintenance of new company registrations across EMEA.
- Assist with general risk management and corporate governance.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will:
- be a Qualified Lawyer with demonstrable experience of working for or with Clients in the built environment/infrastructure sectors.
- be likely to have at least 6-years' post qualification experience, with previous in-house experience (either directly or through secondment).
- have knowledge of architectural or engineering contract requirements and implementation, including familiarity with standard industry forms (this is highly valued).
- have experience across multiple jurisdictions, especially the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia is highly valued.
This organisation is open to offering sponsorship for the right candidate.
What's on Offer
For further information about this role and the package on offer, please contact the instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence, or, apply directly to this advertisment.