Legal Counsel

March 15

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Arcadis

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Arcadis is the world's leading company in delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 36,000 employees in over 30 countries, Arcadis is dedicated to improving quality of life by offering expert services in areas such as climate adaptation, energy transition, mobility, and smart buildings. They work on projects aimed at creating healthy environments, such as manufacturing infrastructure for electric vehicle charging and conducting whole life carbon assessments. Arcadis also provides insights through reports like the Sustainable Cities Index, which ranks cities globally based on sustainability metrics.

Consultancy • Architectural design • Design & Engineering • Natural and built assets • Business Advisory

10,000+ employees

Founded 1888

💰 $25k Grant on 2017-05

📋 Description

• Arcadis is looking for Legal Counsel to act as Legal Advisor to the UK GBAs. • Support UK&I Legal Director, GBA Legal Business Partners, Litigation Business Partner and UK compliance Officer. • Develop and implement the legal and compliance strategy and priorities for the UK Region. • Advise on contracts, tenders and law in particular public procurement and construction. • Prepare and deliver presentations/training modules to key stakeholders throughout the UK business on legal and risk issues likely to impact the business. • Coach, support and build capability in operational and senior managers, to manage the contractual process effectively. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by UK&I Legal Director.

🎯 Requirements

• Significant and demonstrated experience in leading complex transactions and/or disputes including major projects, construction, resources or engineering. • An excellent ability to demonstrate a commercial and cultural understanding and sensitivities of the business and its operations and translate this into practical processes and solutions that the business units can utilise. • Strong team player, adaptive and proactive attitude. • The ability to work alone and within a team. • A flexible attitude and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior members of legal team. • Ability to use initiative. • Ability to adapt in a changing environment. • Adaptable to work across sectors when required. • Experience of working within a global organisation; able to contribute and receive as part of a high performing, collaborative environment – capable of developing relationships across other relevant sectors of the business. • Ability to make sound judgements based on good insights and analytical rigor. • 1-10 years PQE.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours. • Opportunities for career development. • Work in a diverse and inclusive environment. • Employee assistance programs.