Legal Counsel

Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial, construction and engineering contracts entered into by Egis subsidiaries in the UK and Ireland with clients, suppliers and delivery partners. Advise on consultancy and sub-consultancy agreements, framework contracts, NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, bespoke engineering and construction agreements, collateral warranties, memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements and deeds of novation. Provide commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice to senior leaders and operational teams, balancing legal risk with the needs of the business. Support the UK corporate restructuring programme. Support company secretarial matters, including attending board meetings and drafting minutes and board resolutions. Support debt recovery processes, including statutory demands and letters before claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes. Support litigation and dispute management, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel. Support the management of the UK insurance certificate database. Support the implementation of UK and Group ethics and compliance programmes. Liaise with external legal counsel in line with agreed policy and the budget set by the General Counsel.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate and advise on commercial, construction and engineering contracts entered into by Egis subsidiaries in the UK and Ireland with clients, suppliers and delivery partners; Advise on consultancy and sub-consultancy agreements, framework contracts, NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, bespoke engineering and construction agreements, collateral warranties, memoranda of understanding, teaming agreements and deeds of novation; Provide commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice to senior leaders and operational teams, balancing legal risk with the needs of the business; Support the UK corporate restructuring programme; Support company secretarial matters, including attending board meetings and drafting minutes and board resolutions; Support debt recovery processes, including statutory demands and letters before claim under the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes; Support litigation and dispute management, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel; Support the management of the UK insurance certificate database; Support the implementation of UK and Group ethics and compliance programmes; Liaise with external legal counsel in line with agreed policy and the budget set by the General Counsel

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with around 3-4 years’ PQE; Training contract completed within a reputable UK private-practice law firm; Strong post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction, engineering or projects work; Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction, engineering and commercial contracts; Experience of consultancy agreements and standard-form or bespoke project contracts; Minimum 2:1 law degree or equivalent qualification route, including the SQE; Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively as part of a team; Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail; Able to translate complex legal issues into clear, pragmatic and user-friendly advice and documentation; Able to prioritise competing demands and deliver high-quality work on time and within budget; Commercially minded, proactive and keen to develop trusted relationships across the business; Motivated to broaden their experience and take on increasing levels of responsibility

Nice to have

Exposure to NEC, JCT or FIDIC contracts would be beneficial; Previous in-house experience is preferred but is not essential; An interest in legal technology and/or experience using AI tools to improve legal service delivery, contract review, matter management or legal processes

Benefits

The opportunity to join a growing UK and Ireland legal function and work closely with senior stakeholders across a diverse, international business; Exposure to varied and increasingly complex legal matters across consulting, engineering, construction and infrastructure; A supportive environment with genuine scope to broaden your experience, strengthen your commercial judgement and take on greater responsibility; Access to learning and development opportunities, including the use of legal technology and AI to improve how legal services are delivered; A competitive salary and benefits package, with hybrid working from our London office