Description
The candidate will provide operational and legal support to the Middle East legal division of a global engineering professional services company, with a primary focus on reviewing and negotiating construction industry contracts.
The candidate must be organised, display excellent written/communication skills and have the ability to apply independent judgment.
Should have a law degree and 5+ years relevant experience in the construction industry, preferably working with multinational construction industry companies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing a full range of contracts and associated documents.
- Providing clear and concise feedback on contract risks and conduct follow up calls with colleagues to discuss, where required in a timely manner.
- Proactively managing and leading negotiations.
- Establishing and maintaining good professional relationships with the business, as well as with external parties such as clients and their legal counsel.
- Maintain appropriate awareness of the legislative and regulatory environment relating to key aspects of WSP's current operations.
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer with 5+ years legal experience developed by working in a reputable law firm or in an in-house legal team specialising in construction law.
- Proficient in English (oral and written).
- Experienced in negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Highly developed communication skills.
- Ability to act commercially and to appropriately balance commercial and operational imperatives with legal risk.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and bring to the team initiative, energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work independently and report to manager as required.
- Exposure to Middle East clients desirable.
