Legal Advisor in England

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms providing strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients. In this role you will support the growth of the Earth, Environment, and Mining markets while managing legal and commercial risks associated with working in these sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Earth and Environment business teams to embed a culture of contractual and commercial risk management, mitigation and regulatory compliance.
• Review and negotiate contractual documents relevant to the earth, mining and environment sectors, including consultancy agreements, project contracts, joint venture and teaming agreements, framework agreements, collateral warranties, deeds of novation, reliance letters, non‑disclosure agreements, letters of intent and sub‑consultancy agreements.
• Carry out legal reviews to minimise impact on WSP’s working capital and seek timely conclusion of contract negotiations.
• Maintain corporate governance in relation to contract reviews and approvals for bids and contracts.
• Provide advice on the tender process and bid documentation to identify and address risk and promote competition.
• Support the business in the contract delivery phase to maximise revenue and minimise risk.
• Liaise with internal business disciplines, bid teams, commercial and operations directors and other support functions including finance.
• Update the business on relevant legal developments within the environmental and earth‑related space and deliver legal training when required.
• Contribute to the organisation and dissemination of legal ‘know‑how’ within the WSP UK Legal team and provide feedback to the wider business.
• Act as a collaborative team player working with colleagues at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• Experience reviewing and advising on a wide range of contractual matters within the engineering and construction sector.
• Preferable experience as in‑house counsel at an engineering consultancy or contractor.
• Knowledge of complex contracting arrangements including joint ventures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to prioritise competing business demands.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience in environmental and/or earth services, including mining sectors, is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Work‑life balance with a hybrid working policy (two days a week from home).
• Inclusive and belonging culture with employee resource groups.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a virtual GP service, workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and a menopause support package.
• Flexible working arrangements, part‑time options, additional leave purchase and bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
• Development and training opportunities with mentoring, Chartership support and internal learning.

Senior‑ity level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Professional Services

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £53,000.00‑£70,000.00

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.