United Kingdom
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
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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 support several of its highest growth markets, environmental services including mining and other earth related services.
Within this role you will work closely with the Earth and Environment businesses to support the growth of these businesses, while managing the legal and commercial risks associated with working in these sectors. This will includesupporting the management of contractual and commercial risk predominantly in relation to engineering consultancy contracts through the provision of commercially oriented and solution focussed legal advice. An ability to understand and be able to advise on a wide range of construction and engineering related matters, including major procurements and projects involving complex contracting arrangements and contractual issues, including joint ventures is key to this role. Experience of working in the environmental and/or earth services, including mining 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
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will familiarise themselves with WSP's health and safety arrangements and guidance relevant to themselves and their activities and shall meet any specific duties for their role as detailed within GNHS020 - Competencies, Roles and Responsibilities. This document is available to all employees through our company intranet and is accessible from your first day with the company.
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 a wide range of contractual matters within the engineering and construction sector. Experience of being in-house at an engineering consultancy or a contractor is preferable. Experience of complex contracting arrangements including joint ventures is also desirable.
The successful candidate will have the experience and competence to work autonomously whilst feeding their knowledge and experience into the wider legal team.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate:
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
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. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
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.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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.