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The Vacancy
The RSK Group are recruiting for a Corporate/Commercial Lawyer with at least 4 years PQE to join our extremely busy inhouse legal team, which is primarily based in Helsby, Cheshire.
This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week), with flexible working arrangements available.
The RSK group is a leading environmental, engineering and technical services business headquartered in the UK, with an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.
Responsibilities
- Provide vital day to day, high quality legal support to the business reporting directly to the General Counsel & Company Secretary.
- Provide legal advice and assistance to the Group’s subsidiaries, in particular but not exclusively in the MEA region and other jurisdictions in which the Group operates, on a range of legal corporate and commercial including but not limited to:
- Client contracts, in particular international construction and engineering sector standard form originated contract (FIDIC, NEC 3 & 4 and JCT) and general commercial contracts
- International acquisitions, incorporations and restructuring requirements
- Corporate compliance obligations, including powers of attorney, memoranda of association, key local legal obligations
- Legal and compliance onboarding of new businesses into the Group and advising and cascading certain Group requirements to all subsidiaries within agreed remit.
- Updating and advising the General Counsel & Company Secretary and relevant divisional directors on legal requirements and new legislative requirements.
- Provide other legal advice required by the Group businesses and ad-hoc duties.
- Support a collaborative and proactive relationship with the Group’s businesses.
- Report regularly to the General Counsel and the relevant Divisional Directors on matter status and participate in team meetings and cross-Group forums as required.
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Person Specification
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE
- Law Degree/GDL/MA Law or equivalent
- Extensive experience of FIDIC, NEC 3 &4 and JCT contracts
- Good knowledge and experience of key civil legal systems, in particular in the MEA region
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and demonstrable experience working under pressure in a fast-paced role, providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to support the business’s strategy
- Ability to analyse, interpret and work to a high level of accuracy with a keen eye for detail
- Approachable with effective communication and organisational skills
- Team player and willing to ‘roll sleeves up’
- Self-motivated and can show initiative
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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The Company
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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