2021-09-15
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Manchester
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - West Midlands, Birmingham - UK
Job Summary
Regional Counsel, United Kingdom
United Kingdom – London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester – UK
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivalled technical expertise and innovation, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.2 billion in fiscal year 2020. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to join our European Legal and risk Management team.
As an experienced Solicitor you will report to the Senior Legal Counsel in our Construction and Infrastructure division. This role joins AECOM as part of an energetic and collegiate legal team that prides itself on building close working relationships with colleagues across the business.
The role will involve:
Providing legal support to the Construction and Infrastructure business and managing a varied and challenging portfolio legal documentation relating to construction and engineering projects,
Direct involvement in project teams to provide strategic advice in relation to infrastructure projects of national importance,
Regular opportunities to provide training and to present to executive management on key risk areas;
Engage with the wider legal team and assist in the implementation of, innovative legal processes and best practice;
Ensuring compliance with AECOM’s governance processes, including all corporate policies, best practices and information requirements in force and, where required, assisting in implementing them.
Advising the project on procurement methodologies.
Drafting and negotiating bespoke and standard form building contracts, consultant appointments, warranties/third party rights and other construction documentation.
Advising on the construction and infrastructure aspects of development and finance agreements, including security documentation (bonds, guarantees, etc.).
Managing, instructing and overseeing external construction legal counsel and acting as primary interface between external lawyers and internal project managers.
Assisting with the management of legal budgets.
Liaising with external contractors, consultants, statutory authorities (including Transport for London, Network Rail and Highways England), regulated utility companies.
Minimum Requirements
We are looking for a UK-qualified lawyer from a recognized law firm or an established in-house legal team, with experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector, you should also possess a good knowledge of standard form construction contracts.
The role requires good influencing skills, sound commercial judgment and a pro-active approach and you should feel confident in this aspect, your role will involve daily interaction with senior level executives, as well as colleagues at all-levels across the Group. Being a self-starter is essential for this role and you must be confident in your ability to grow close working relationships with key stakeholders across the business
Preferred Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who a number of years PQE in order to satisfy the requirements of the role, this could range up to approximately 6 years’ experience but all applicants with experience will be considered.
?You should have excellent communication skills and have experience of communicating across all levels within a business. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to handle a varied and busy workload and be prepared to explore and adopt innovative working methods in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Legal and Compliance
Business Line Geography OH
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Kingdom
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 254883BR
Additional Locations UK - Belfast, UK - Glasgow - 120 Bothwell Street, UK - Leeds, UK - London - Aldgate Tower, UK - Manchester - 1 New York Street, UK - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
