Overview

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WSP UK is recruiting an experienced solicitor to support growth in its Earth and Environment businesses, including mining and other earth-related services. You will work closely with the Earth and Environment teams to manage contract and commercial risk in engineering consultancy contracts, providing commercially oriented legal advice on a wide range of construction and engineering matters.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Earth and Environment business teams to support growth while embedding a culture of contractual and commercial risk management, mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Reviewing and negotiating contractual documentation relevant to the earth, mining and environment sectors, including consultancy agreements, project contracts, joint venture and teaming agreements, framework agreements, collateral warranties, deeds of novation, reliance letters, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, and sub-consultancy agreements.
• Carry out legal reviews to minimise impact on working capital and proactively seek timely contract negotiations.
• Ensure corporate governance is maintained in relation to contract reviews and approvals for bids or contracts.
• Provide advice on tender processes and bid documentation to identify and address risk and promote competition.
• Support and advise the business in the contract delivery phase to maximise revenue and minimise risk and to support effective contract management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including bid teams, commercial and operations directors and finance teams.
• Keep the business updated on relevant legal developments within the environmental and earth-related sectors, including delivering legal training when appropriate.
• Contribute to the organisation and dissemination of legal know-how within the UK Legal team and feed lessons learned back to the wider business.
• Act as a team player who works collaboratively with colleagues at all times.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will familiarise themselves with WSP’s health and safety arrangements and guidance relevant to their activities and meet duties detailed within GNHS020 – Competencies, Roles and Responsibilities. This document is available to all employees through the intranet from day one.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

The successful candidate will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, with relevant post-qualification experience reviewing and advising on a wide range of contractual matters within the engineering and construction sector. In-house experience at an engineering consultancy or contractor is preferable, with experience of complex contracting arrangements including joint ventures.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work without supervision under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise competing business demands
• Strong inter-personal and collaborative skills

What’s in it for you

Work-life balance: Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaboration in modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity and belonging: We welcome varied backgrounds and experiences and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Health and wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, gym membership benefits, and menopause support package.

Flex your time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time options; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use of bank holidays flexibly.

Your development: Investment in training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide workplace adjustments on request.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Professional Services

London, England, United Kingdom • 1 week ago