Legal Counsel

Company: Tyréns UK Limited

Location: City of London (Hybrid)

Status: Permanent

The Tyréns Group is an independent multi-disciplinary engineering and design consultancy with a turnover of £275 million, delivering sustainable solutions across the built environment and infrastructure sectors. Owned by a trust, we reinvest all profits into innovation, research and growth, creating long-term value for our people, clients and communities. With headquarters in Sweden and offices across the world, we combine international expertise with a collaborative, people-focused approach.

At Tyréns UK, we believe in creating lasting impact through innovative design and engineering solutions. As a forward-thinking consultancy, we are dedicated to shaping the future of infrastructure and urban development, all while prioritising sustainability, collaboration and excellence.

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our growing UK legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build broad in-house experience within a leading engineering and design consultancy, supporting major infrastructure, buildings and urban development projects across the UK and internationally.

Working closely with the Legal Director and senior business leaders, you'll take ownership of a wide range of legal matters from day one. You'll advise on commercial contracts, disputes and claims, insurance, corporate governance, employment, data protection, intellectual property, real estate and company secretarial matters, including gaining exposure to cross-border legal issues.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys variety, values responsibility and wants to become a trusted legal adviser within a collaborative and growing business.

The role & responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including framework agreements, consultancy appointments (including industry standard forms), subcontracts, NDAs, collateral warranties, novation agreements, and procurement and supply agreements.
• Supporting and, where appropriate, leading the management of disputes and claims (both by and against the business), including liaising with insurers, external legal support and other advisers.
• Supporting the development and implementation of policies and processes across the UK Group.
• Horizon scanning and advising on upcoming legal changes that impact the business.
• Delivering training to the business on legal topics.
• Providing legal support on a range of day-to-day business activities and initiatives.

Your qualities

• You will need to be able to work well as part of a small, busy, friendly team and operate across the wider business, with an ability to think and advise commercially and work collaboratively with other functions and businesses within the Group.
• You will be commercially minded, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You will enjoy partnering with colleagues across the business, finding practical solutions to complex issues and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• We'd like to hear from you if you have:
• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) with up to 3 years' PQE, or due to qualify shortly, preferably with exposure to the construction, engineering and/or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience of drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of contracts and agreements.
• Involvement in the management of commercial disputes, including contractual claims and debt recovery matters.
• An interest and/or experience in company secretarial, employment, data protection, IP and/or real estate matters would be beneficial.
• The ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Team player, with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels, including cross-functionally with other business functions.
• Pragmatic and solution-driven approach, with strong business acumen and judgement.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively influence people at all levels and advise on complex matters with clarity.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work on numerous tasks concurrently, prioritising effectively and managing competing deadlines.
• Confidence in managing matters independently while knowing when to escalate and seek guidance.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn across multiple legal disciplines.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus public holidays.
• Enhanced company pension contribution.
• Access to our Healthcare scheme.
• Annual budget to spend on personal wellbeing activities.
• Access to confidential wellbeing support services via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid volunteering days to support causes important to you.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Options to work from abroad and career breaks (subject to approval).
• Modern, award-winning office environments.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior business leaders and project teams.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Interested?

If you would like to discuss the role or apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.