Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our growing team.

This role can be based at either our Canary Wharf or Derby offices with
occasional travel to other offices/sites when required within the UK, please note we
welcome flexible working.

This role is available full time but we are open to conversations if part time would
suit you better. We want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that
sometimes those people aren't available full time

What you'll be doing

Overview

Responsibility at all stages of the lifecycle of our construction projects including
reviewing and negotiating upstream and downstream construction contracts
and associated, PCGs,





warranties and bonds etc., advising on contract
administration queries including extensions of time and loss and expense
claims and advising in relation to all forms of dispute management and
resolution.
Acts autonomously in analysing and solving problems within established
working procedures

General Legal Support
Carry out contract reviews in accordance with UK policies and procedures and
provide commercial and pragmatic advice in a timely and appropriate manner.
Advise and assist the UK businesses in the negotiation and drafting of contract
terms and conditions with its clients, partners, supply chain members and other
stakeholders.
Advise and assist the UK businesses in the formation, negotiation and drafting
professional services appointments and other key business documentation
requiring legal support and input.

Dispute Management & Resolution
Provide legal support in relation to all forms of dispute management and
resolution.






Conduct/assist with adjudications or other forms of ADR as directed by the
Managing Counsel or Senior Counsel and, in consultation with them engage
and manage agreed panel law firms in relation to mediation, litigation or
arbitration.
Bonds, Parent Company Guarantees and Warranties
Review the wording of bonds, guarantees and warranties in accordance with
UK and Balfour Beatty Group policies and provide advice in a timely and
appropriate manner.
Liaise with UK Commercial, Treasury and Group Legal teams to procure bonds
and parent company guarantees.
Training
Deliver discrete legal training for legal team and SBUs
Stays up to date with new and changing legislation
Maintains own CPD
Support for Organisational Agenda






Ensures personal compliance with all Regulations and Company Policies
Supports delivery of the Ethics & Compliance agenda by the Ethics &
Compliance team

Who we're looking for

Qualification & Experience
Qualified solicitor/barrister; ideally not less than two years PQE,
consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying
requisite skills and experience
Knowledge and experience of construction/infrastructure industry

Personal qualities
Organisation: Good organisational skills; self-starter, prioritises own work
and delivers independently to deadline
Commercial acumen: Understands business drivers
Problem solving: Solutions-orientated, pragmatic
Teamwork: Builds productive relationships within Legal team and within SBUs
Communication:






Strong verbal and written communication, able to influence and persuade
Inputs into client meetings. Presents positions to SBUs in non-legalistic
ways, clearly and effectively distilling complex technical concepts into
business terms
Negotiation: Effective negotiator, robust but flexible approach
Forward looking: Looks for ways to innovate and improve ways of working
Lives Balfour Beatty Behaviours & Values:
Energy - Creates pace and momentum to deliver
Execute - Gets the job done and done well
Edge - Makes the right decisions for Balfour Beatty
Empower - Takes ownership and strives for high performance
Excite - Inspires others to outperform
Empathise - Listens, understands and adjusts
Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly,





Encourage Constantly, Make a
Difference, Value Everyone

Why work for us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

About us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential,





regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:







We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]

▶️ Legal Counsel
🖊️ Balfour Beatty
📍 London