For over 50 years we have used our imagination to create the best places, state-of-the-art buildings, thriving communities and ingenious infrastructure solutions. Our journey has taken us across the globe, from Australia to Asia, the Americas and Europe. And along the way we have set new standards by challenging conventional thinking for the better. What makes us different is that we understand and can deliver the whole process – or just part of it – from Investment to Development to Construction.
But most importantly, with everything we do, we leave a positive sustainable legacy for future generations to enjoy…
We are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel to join the Lendlease Construction business. This is an opportunity for a strategic thinking construction lawyer to join a growing legal team supporting the European Construction and Consulting business at a top global construction, property and real estate firm.
The Legal Counsel will support some of the most significant construction projects across the UK including Google’s new European HQ in Kings Cross, the refurbishment of landmark heritage buildings at the Houses of Parliament and Manchester Town Hall, and some of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe including the Silvertown Development, Elephant Park, Perry Barr Birmingham and The International Quarter London.
Accountabilities
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To provide legal support on proposed construction and consulting projects including the review and negotiation of main contract terms and consultant appointments (based on JCT/NEC/PPC2000 standard forms as well as framework arrangements), stepping down of terms into sub-contracts and consultant appointments
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To provide legal support covering a range of issues on active construction projects
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Analyse, review, evaluate and research risks, and develop and implement alternative solutions
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Maintain current knowledge on legal developments, disseminating updates to business units
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Provide support, including management/coordination with external law firms, on contentious matters including dispute resolution via mediation/adjudication/arbitration/litigation
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To assist in managing and updating all precedent documents for the construction and consulting business
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To support the Head of Legal in people manager and team matters including supervision of legal team trainee and legal team training - this is not a people manager role
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Supporting our development and investment management business with construction elements of developments
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To provide general commercial legal advice to the business
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Produce, analyse, interpret, implement, and update the Lendlease legal and risk policies, procedures and databases and prepare, review and provide legal documents and reports to track legal issues, recommend corrective actions and maintain timely information in compliance with requirements of Governmental agencies, laws, statutes, rules and regulations
Skills, knowledge & experience
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Qualified as a solicitor or equivalent in other common law jurisdiction with strong academic background
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Legal practising certificate
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In depth experience of construction including work for contractors, consultants, and employers
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Experience in major construction projects, urban regeneration projects, apartment projects, commercial (office and industrial) projects, retail property projects and heritage projects
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Contract review and negotiation skills of JCT Design and Building and NEC3/4 forms of contract
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Experience of working with the commercial and project teams
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Strong business acumen and project management skills
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Strong writing and communication skills
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Knowledge of developer/funder documentation
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Knowledge of dispute work
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Minimum 6 years (for qualified lawyers) post admission experience preferably in a major law firm and/or as in-house counsel
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In-house experience/aptitude to work in-house
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Experience or understanding of new methods of construction matters is an advantage
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Experience in relevant ancillary legal areas including, development, real estate finance, litigation, insurance, insolvency. product liability, technology
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Contract review and negotiation skills of other forms of contract including management contracts, construction management agreements and PPC2000 form
Key benefits
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25 days’ annual leave + option to purchase or sell up to one week’s annual leave per holiday year
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Wellbeing days
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Private medical health insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension scheme, including access to sustainable and ethical investment funds
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Life assurance
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Flexible benefits scheme, including sustainable and climate-friendly options
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Family support
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Volunteering opportunities, including an annual Community Day
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Employee networks; strong focus on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
We aspire to create a diverse workforce by recruiting suitably qualified candidates from a range of backgrounds regardless of age, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin or colour, sex, trans- gender status, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership, or any other group who face disadvantage in our society. As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity we have invested in the external verification for equality, diversity and inclusion and have achieved the Equality Assured Standard accreditation and the National Equality Standard.
We particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
We build careers, develop skills and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.