Senior Legal Counsel EMEA construction
Senior Legal Counsel EMEA construction
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Job Description
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
JLL supports the Whole You personally and professionally.
JLL NYSE:JLL is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialised real estate services. PDS is a global business line within JLL which delivers project related services to a wide base of clients. This includes delivery of construction fit out projects as general contractor and provision of design engineering construction management cost management project management services.
What this job involves:
We are looking for a commercially minded mentally agile construction lawyer to 1 provide regional support to the PDS business line across EMEA and 2 provide day to day legal support to Tetris UK.
What your day to day will look like:
The role will primarily be based in London with a minimum of 3 days officebased with potential travel within EMEA depending on project requirements.
You will enjoy an exciting and varied workload across jurisdictions working in close collaboration with the business teams in relation to:
- contract review and negotiation with clients and subcontractors for Tetris UK and PDS EMEA
- negotiation of multijurisdictional and multiservice MSAs
- internal project approvals and escalations
- management of disputes
- assist with JLL compliance matters and initiatives
- input into appropriate governance and controls including best practice legal playbooks
- stakeholder management and advice
- development and maintenance of contract templates
- delivery of training to the business on playbooks relevant legislation ethics and compliance matters as required.
Team Structure
Reporting to Head of legal (PDS/Tetris) and working closely with the JLL legal team and business partners in the UK and across EMEA you will join a team of approximately 80 legal and compliance professionals across the region.
Required experience
The role will require a detailed knowledge and understanding of the fit out/construction business and the ability to lead and conclude legal negotiations whether for an individual project or projects carried out under wider framework agreements or MSAs with pan European or global clients.
An indepth knowledge of construction law is needed including the use of the JCT FIDIC and other standard (and nonstandard) construction contract forms as well as experience with insurance issues KYC processes and claims management.
The role will also require an understanding of alternative construction delivery models construction contracting principles and construction related professional services especially where supporting the business on proposed geographic expansion.
Requirements
UK qualified lawyer with minimum of six years construction law experience
Commercially minded solutions driven and able to balance risk and reward and be a trusted advisor to business team and management.
Strong understanding of the fit out/construction business and related contracting
Clear communicator confident presenter who can influence colleagues with brevity and impact.
High level of personal integrity and drive
Ability to speak/work in other languages desirable but not necessary.
Proven experience in contract drafting negotiation and management and technical legal competency.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance issues related to construction projects including antibribery and competition law health & safety.
Experience in handling constructionrelated disputes litigation and alternative dispute resolution is highly desirable.
Selfmotivated proactive and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team and across business line and jurisdiction.
Location:
Onsite London GBRIf this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process please email or call 440 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
