Job Opportunities in Argentina
September 23, 2024
Tilbury Douglas
Iglesia Vieja
OTHER
Legal Counsel
The opportunity
As the business moves forward there is a growing need for legal support and an opportunity has arisen to an additional member to join the legal team of currently three lawyers. As part of a small but strong legal team you will be at the very heart of advising the business on legal issues and reducing risk.
What you will be doing
Solicitor qualified to practice in the UK (preferably 4 years’ PQE but a minimum of 2 years’ PQE will be considered depending on the candidate)
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.
Please note we do not have a licence for sponsorship.
We look forward to receiving your application!
As the business moves forward there is a growing need for legal support and an opportunity has arisen to an additional member to join the legal team of currently three lawyers. As part of a small but strong legal team you will be at the very heart of advising the business on legal issues and reducing risk.
What you will be doing
- Supporting the General Counsel in advising the business on a variety of legal queries.
- You will work directly with a range of stakeholders across the business on construction projects using standard industry form contracts and also bespoke agreements. You will review tenders (including framework agreements, main contract terms, collateral warranties and PCGs) and advise on their acceptability by reference to the business’ mandated requirements.
- You will advise on live projects, assisting in agreeing final terms and negotiating terms with the business’ supply chain, as well as advising on the early stages of disputes.
- You will be expected to provide assistance to other members of the legal team outside the core areas of your responsibility, for example in relation to non-construction related legal queries.
- You will assist the other members of the legal team on wider strategic projects of the legal team to improve business standard and reduce risk, including by drafting and assisting in the roll-out of new policies and procedures and providing raining on legal and practical issues.
Solicitor qualified to practice in the UK (preferably 4 years’ PQE but a minimum of 2 years’ PQE will be considered depending on the candidate)
- Strong experience in working autonomously and being the sole legal advisor on a project (desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail (essential)
- Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts involving both public and private sector parties (essential)
- Experience in a legal team advising on construction projects (desirable)
- Experience of construction standard form contracts (desirable)
- Experience on M&E projects (desirable)
- Property experience (desirable)
- Proactive and self-motivated, track record of challenging and improving on the status quo (essential)
- Sound, practical and independent judgment and committed to the highest ethical standards (essential)
- Ability to self-manage and seek support when appropriate (essential)
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
- 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
- Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
- Life Assurance
- Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
- 2 days volunteering opportunities
- Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees
- Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
- Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
- Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
- Dental Insurance
- Travel insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
It is our people who make Tilbury Douglas a success. We believe our inclusive culture encourages new ways of thinking, enabling us to innovate whilst remaining resilient. We value and celebrate all individual differences and look forward to receiving your application. We are currently working towards Investors in Diversity accredited status.
Please note we do not have a licence for sponsorship.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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