Legal Counsel – Front-End Construction

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Elevate’s customer, a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking a Legal and Contracts Counsel to join their in‑house team on a 3–6‑month contract. This role is ideal for an experienced lawyer with a strong background in construction contracts and experience in professional consultancy agreements who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoys working across multiple jurisdictions.

About the Role

You will play a key role in preparing, negotiating, and administering a range of commercial and construction contracts, while supporting the business on broader legal and compliance matters. You will partner closely with senior managers, external clients, and advisors to optimise contract performance, mitigate risk, and safeguard the company’s commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contract terms and departures, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk tolerance.
• Conduct risk assessments to minimize exposure and protect commercial outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leaders on contract and legal issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for contractual negotiations with external stakeholders.
• Support the Legal and Contracts Manager with :
• Legal register maintenance and compliance initiatives.
• Training and guidance to project managers on contract best practices.
• Managing and evaluating claims and disputes.
• Implementation of contract management policies and procedures.
• Ad hoc legal matters, including litigation, property, and leases.
• Collaborate with Finance and Business Support teams to drive consistent legal and commercial outcomes.
• Stay abreast of legislative, regulatory, and industry developments affecting the business.

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a respected engineering consultancy, supporting complex projects and strategic growth initiatives.

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About Elevate

Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs! Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

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