Mitie
Legal Counsel
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Location: Flexible across the UK, with a preference for Birmingham, Olney, Bromsgrove, Cardiff or Manchester
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
At Mitie, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, grow and perform at their best.
We're looking for a commercially astute Legal Counsel to join our team supporting Mitie's growing Power & Grid division. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and high-value projects that support critical infrastructure across the UK, partnering closely with operational, commercial and leadership teams to provide pragmatic legal advice and help drive business success.
Role Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and project agreements
- Advising on construction, engineering and infrastructure projects, including NEC contracts
- Providing clear, risk-based legal advice on operational, procurement and commercial matters
- Supporting stakeholders with compliance, governance and contractual risk management
- Developing legal processes, contract templates and governance frameworks to drive continuous improvement
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What We're Looking For
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) & relevant experience gained in private practice or an in-house environment
- Strong experience in construction, engineering or projects law, ideally within the Power, Energy or Utilities sector
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery frameworks
- Excellent commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills
- The ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and confidently to non-legal stakeholders
- A collaborative and proactive approach with the confidence to influence and challenge when required
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What's In It For You
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Exposure to major infrastructure, energy and grid projects across the UK
- A supportive, collaborative and experienced legal team
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
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