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Legal Counsel

Job Posted: 18 hours ago

Salary: £ 44,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Legal Counsel
£46,000 - £55,000 + 20% Flexible Benefits Fund | Birmingham, Hybrid | Permanent 
 
As Legal Counsel – Commercial, you will provide expert legal guidance on a wide range of matters including high-value construction contracts, procurement activity, utilities agreements, local authority matters, IP, corporate issues, funding agreements and technology contracts. You’ll advise stakeholders at all levels, support dispute resolution processes, and ensure that legal risks are effectively managed.
 
Key Responsibilities

Draft and review complex commercial and contractual documentation with minimal supervision
Provide legal advice on procurement, construction, corporate, funding and commercial matters
Support the resolution of contractual claims and disputes, including working with external legal teams
Manage external legal support, including monitoring cost, scope and quality
Prepare reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior stakeholders
Maintain strong relationships across legal, commercial, procurement and government teams
Promote and embed Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all work 
Essential Skillset

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales)
Strong experience in commercial, contract, procurement or construction law
Experience working on major projects, infrastructure, government, utilities or transport sectors
Ability to produce complex legal drafting independently
Skilled at influencing stakeholders and building strong working relationships
Confident in managing external legal advisers and associated budgets
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
Ability to balance multiple workstreams to tight deadlines
Experience of public sector procurement processes is highly desirable 
Package

Salary: £46,000–£55,000 (DOE)
Birmingham – hybrid working
Flexible Benefits Fund: Additional 20% of base salary to spend as you choose (cash, pension, benefits)
Flexible working options
Professional development opportunities
Inclusive and supportive working culture

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