Legal Advisor - Contracts in Leeds

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms providing strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients. WSP UK is currently recruiting an experienced solicitor to join its thriving in-house legal team.

Within this role you will work in partnership with WSP’s business to support its growth, while managing legal and commercial risk. An ability to understand and advise on a wide range of construction and engineering related matters, including major procurements and projects involving complex contracting arrangements is key to this role. Experience of working in the sectors would be advantageous.

The role requires a self-starter who is confident working with senior internal stakeholders as well as external parties including clients, sub-consultants and their representatives.

A little more about your role…

• Supporting WSP's growth by providing timely and commercially focussed legal advice while embedding a culture of contractual risk management and compliance.
• Reviewing and negotiating contractual documentation 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.
• Assisting with corporate governance in relation to contract reviews and approvals to bid for work or enter into contracts.
• Providing guidance on tender processes and bid documentation.
• Advising the business on legal and contractual matters as projects are delivered.
• Liaising with internal bid teams and project teams, commercial managers and other operational, technical and support staff.
• Updating the business on relevant legal developments, delivering legal training.
• Contributing to the legal ‘know-how’ within the Legal team.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and participating in a supportive and professional team environment.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• The successful candidate will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, with relevant post qualification experience of reviewing and advising on contractual matters within the engineering, construction or advisory sector.
• Experience of being in-house at an engineering consultancy or a contractor is preferable.
• Experience of relevant standard form contracts and complex contracting arrangements is also desirable.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Construction sector experience or interest.
• Confidently manages day-to-day tasks under supervision, contributing their developing expertise to the legal team.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• The ability to work without supervision under pressure and meet deadlines and to seek assistance / advice when required.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise between competing business demands.
• Strong inter-personal and collaborative skills.
• Previous in-house experience at an engineering consultancy or contractor is preferred.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work-life balance: At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society.
• Health & Wellbeing: We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
• Flex your time: To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
• Your development: We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.