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Skanska

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)
  • London

Requirements

  • Qualified UK lawyer.
  • Mid-ranking/ senior with good construction/commercial law experience.
  • Experience of drafting documents, policies, and guidance documents.
  • Confident communication skills with all levels of the business with the ability to professionally deal with objection.
  • Good understanding of the fundamentals of construction and services contracts.
  • Ability to advise on commercial contracts.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and areas of law.
  • Good understanding and experience of the forms of contracts (NEC/JCT) commonly used and associated case law.
  • Good understanding of construction techniques and processes.
  • An ability to deliver a legal service to a business in a form they can readily understand and use.
  • An ability to argue our case in formal negotiations in a logical and articulate manner.
  • An understanding of the basic commercial management processes that should be employed on a project.
  • An understanding of risk and risk identification and management techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of proactive and practical early legal advice to the Skanska business divisions, to help them achieve their goals in the commercial environment in which they operate.
  • Become a key trusted advisor to project commercial teams in negotiating complex projects.
  • Follow up support to assist in the implementation of solutions to achieve those goals (e.g. assist in negotiation of documentation to close/complete the transaction and then offer “after care” follow up legal support until project has been built/concluded and full payment recovered.).
  • Proactively learn other areas of law as needed.
  • Assist the team with standard documents, training, policies, and guidance.
  • Develop relationships across the business so that Legal are involved early and fully.
  • Work closely with the commercial directors/personnel and project personnel generally.
  • Provide/assist in the provision of workshops, seminars, etc.
  • Collaborate with colleagues from Skanska Group as needed.
  • Proactive and early involvement with relevant areas of the business.
  • Ensure transfer knowledge/best practice.

FAQs

What is the job title of the position being offered?

The job title is Legal Counsel.

Where is the position located?

The position is located in London.

What type of contract is being offered for this Legal Counsel role?

The role is a permanent contract.

When is the external closing date for applications?

The external closing date for applications is Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Legal Counsel?

The primary responsibilities include providing proactive legal advice, supporting project teams in negotiations, assisting in documentation, and developing relationships within the business.

What qualifications are required for the role?

A qualified UK lawyer with mid-ranking to senior experience in construction and commercial law is required.

What skills are necessary for a successful candidate in this role?

Successful candidates should have confident communication skills, an understanding of construction and services contracts, the ability to advise on commercial contracts, and a willingness to learn new areas of law.

What will a successful applicant achieve in this role?

A successful applicant will become a key part of an experienced in-house legal team, gain diverse project experience, and become a trusted legal advisor.

How does Skanska view diversity and inclusion?

Skanska embraces differences in social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristics, seeing diversity as a way to foster new thinking and build high-performing teams.

Is there flexibility in working arrangements for this role?

Yes, flexibility in working arrangements can be discussed at the interview stage.

How can applicants request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

Applicants can contact Skanska at recruitment@skanska.co.uk if they require adjustments to support them throughout their application.

What commitment does Skanska make concerning applicant responses?

Skanska commits to respond to every applicant as a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer.

Skanska

Using knowledge & foresight to shape the way we live, work, and connect.

Real Estate
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1887
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Skanska Group uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, with 2020 revenue totaling SEK 159 billion. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 32,000+ teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Founded in Sweden in 1887 as a maker of concrete, we were driven by a dual purpose: to innovate and build what’s good for people and society. Today we develop, design and build everything from healthy and green office buildings to smart homes and infrastructure. We partner to innovate, and we continue to hold our founding values at the heart of everything we do. Skanska Linkedin Page House Rules We welcome and encourage participation. However, there are some rules we ask everyone to follow in order to maintain a friendly and respectful community. We will remove any posted content that is not aligned with Skanska's values and Code of Conduct, including: Text, images or video containing profanity, sexually graphic or offensive language, spam, illegal content – laws that govern the use of copyrights, trade secrets, etc. will be followed.

Culture & Values

  • Care for life – protecting people and the planet

    The health and safety of people and our en­vironment lies at the very heart of what we do. In situations that are physically or psychologi­cally unsafe we refuse to be bystanders. We are changemakers and action takers. This applies to the environment and climate change too. We advocate for sustainable solutions and operate in this spirit, holding each other accountable for the legacy that we leave future generations.

  • Act ethically and transparently – being a role model

    Each of us honors our individual responsibility to lead by example and to act with the highest de­gree of integrity and transparency. We encoura­ge different perspectives, foster a space in which people can speak freely and live by our Code of Conduct. Short cuts are unacceptable.

  • Be better together – teaming up

    Everything we do, we do better together. We listen and learn with curiosity to strive forward as a team, generously sharing knowledge along the way to successfully replicate best practices. We champion an inclusive culture of openness, fairness, trust and respect, where all people feel a sense of belonging – regardless of who you are or where you come from. We innovate and deliver the best solutions by leveraging our own diversity together with that of our customers, partners and the communities in which we operate.

  • Commit to customers – having a customer-first mindset

    Our customers’ success is our success. We always listen closely to understand their needs and those of their customers, so that we can provide the tools they both require to reach their goals. Together, we look ahead to create smarter and more sustainable solutions that bring their visions to life.