Senior Legal Advisor

Are you looking to join a collaborative environment where you will play a pivotal role in navigating complex legal landscapes? Are you ready to help our business thrive within the bounds of our governance and to aid our project teams in securing opportunities? Our success is driven by our people and we are looking for a Senior Legal Advisor whose expertise will help us mitigate risks whilst driving our business forward.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Legal department as our new Senior Legal Advisor and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

This is a full time position and as our new Senior Legal Advisor you will be part of a dynamic team based in various locations across England. You will deal with non-contentious matters including complex contractual arrangements. Your role will focus on identification and management of legal risk, contract negotiation and drafting coupled with the provision of commercial and pragmatic legal advice. You will also provide contractual support on matters which may arise during the lifecycle of the project. In addition, an important part of the role is promoting legal awareness across Ramboll through delivering training and you will be involved in providing support to the Legal team’s training offering.

This role is key in ensuring that the Legal team’s support to the business is efficient, accurate and proactive so that contract negotiations can progress as swiftly as possible but without unnecessary risk.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Reviewing primarily construction professional services contracts (both bespoke and industry standard such as NEC and JCT) as well as other project legal documents, including responding to requests for contract amendments to Ramboll standard agreements, with a view to achieving swift and appropriate conclusion of contract negotiations
• Providing tailored advice to the Executive Board on risks in contracts and preparing necessary supporting documentation
• Working on a range of projects across different markets with a strong emphasis on transport and offshore wind projects
• Advising project directors and project managers on risks related to contractual issues arising within projects both prior to execution of the relevant agreement and during the project lifecycle
• Liaising with other support functions such as the Finance and Commercial Teams in relation to contract support and advice, advising on and assisting with internal governance and the preparation of the required approvals
• Leading or assisting in contract negotiations with external clients or their representatives
• Responding to internal legal queries
• Advising on appropriate contract forms and specific legal aspects (research if necessary) in a practical and commercially focussed way
• Preparing guidelines and forms for internal circulation
• Occasionally producing and delivering legal training

About you

You will be a legal advisor or construction lawyer with experience in reviewing professional appointments, frameworks, collateral warranties, novation agreements and other ancillary documents. To succeed in this role you must have a legal background, with substantial experience advising on complex engineering or construction contracts either as an in-house contract reviewer/legal advisor or contract manager however applications from private practice solicitors are also welcomed.

You will have:

• Degree or equivalent qualifications in law
• Substantial experience in providing in-house legal support in a consultancy or engineering company or advising developers, contractors or similar clients in a law firm
• A solid understanding of contract and construction law and associated contractual risks
• Commercial acumen and the ability to take a risk-balanced approach
• Experience in complex construction/consultancy contract drafting/negotiation
• Excellent communication abilities with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible and Hybrid working to allow you to manage your personal and professional time

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV and a covering letter as to why you consider that you are the right fit for this role. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

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