In House - Legal Director - LHH Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

Are you an experienced lawyer looking for an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a fast-changing business? Our client, a leading facilities management and professional services company, is seeking a Legal Director to provide expert guidance and advice to support their operations team. Join a close-knit legal team and help deliver pragmatic solutions to complex situations. If you have a commercial approach, strong negotiation skills, and expertise in commercial, project and construction law, this could be your perfect role.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of all contractual and construction agreements relating to our clients schools, NHS and local authority activities, including PFI contracts.
• Form part of the SLT and provide robust oversight for the UK operations business.
• Provide legal advice on bids, contracts, and renewals.
• Support transactional activities, including negotiation and finalisation of contracts.
• Handle legal issues, such as termination, payment, and disputes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Develop and maintain a precedent bank.
• Establish strong relationships across the organisation.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 7 years PQE.
• Expertise in commercial contracts, projects and construction law.
• Dispute resolution and litigation experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and client service skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Familiarity with standard form construction contracts.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and use initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new systems.

Join our client's team and be part of a company that values integrity, trust, diversity, and going the extra mile. Enjoy a supportive work environment where you can thrive and be your best every day. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to delivering exceptional work environments. Apply now.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.