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Legal Counsel (12-Month FTC / Maternity Cover), London

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Legal Counsel (12-Month FTC / Maternity Cover), London
We’re currently working on an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer to join a well-established business in the infrastructure / engineering sector.
This is a 12-month maternity cover role offering broad exposure, strong stakeholder engagement and the chance to work closely with the business on a range of strategic and day-to-day matters. It would suit a lawyer who enjoys variety, wants to build on their in-house experience, and is keen to take on a visible and commercially focused role.
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- Supporting the business on a range of strategic projects
- Advising on commercial, engineering, construction and procurement matters
- Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation
- Assisting with insurance-related issues
- Supporting on disputes and contentious matters, alongside wider commercial responsibilities
We’re looking for:
- A commercial lawyer with around 7–10 years’ PQE
- Experience gained in construction, engineering, infrastructure or closely related sectors
- Familiarity with engineering and maintenance contracts
- Some in-house experience, or a strong interest in moving in-house, would be advantageous
- A pragmatic and commercially minded approach
- Someone who is confident building relationships internally and working as part of the business


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This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to step into a broad in-house role with genuine variety, responsibility and exposure during an important period for the business.
If this may be of interest, or you’d like to hear more, please feel free to get in touch directly or message me confidentially at henry.fieldhouse@beacon-legal.co.uk.
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