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About Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy, offering intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment across the UK and internationally.
We provide a broad spectrum of services, including:
- Acoustics
- Air quality
- Building services (MEP)
- Fire
- Lighting
- Security
- Sustainability
Our skilled engineers combine technical expertise and problem-solving skills to deliver outstanding building designs that meet the needs of the communities they serve.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can realise their full potential. By joining Hoare Lea, you’ll:
- Enrich your knowledge
- Benefit from wellbeing support
- Feel welcome for your unique individuality
Our benefits include:
- 9-day fortnight scheme
- Thriving community groups
- Varied social and networking events
- Extensive professional and technical development schemes
- Private medical cover
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Stock options
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
- Flexible and hybrid working
Whether your ambitions are career-focused or driven by personal circumstances, we aim to empower everyone to succeed, perform their best, and enjoy what they do.
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About the Role
We seek a mid-to-senior level lawyer to join our Governance team, based in our Bristol office with a hybrid working arrangement. Alternative locations or fully remote working may be considered for the right candidate.
This role will report to the Head of Legal within a collaborative team known for its problem-solving expertise in a supportive and flexible work culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and negotiating contracts
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, collaborative, and communicative delivery
- Managing and updating Hoare Lea’s terms and conditions and related contract policies and guidance
- Providing ad hoc legal advice
- Maintaining the firm’s legal compliance register
About You
To excel in this critical role, you must have:
- Proven experience as a commercial lawyer (either in-house or within private practice)
- Experience working with clients on supply-of-service agreements, with a preference (though not mandatory) for consulting contracts, ideally within the construction industry
- A commercial mindset, with an ability to develop pragmatic solutions that balance risk against commercial benefit
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage expectations—both internally and externally
- Experience supporting others in skills development, enhancing knowledge, confidence, and capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills and an enthusiasm for problem-solving
- A commitment to continuous improvement.
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How to Apply
*Apply now by completing your CV profile and submitting it. For questions, contact Jessica Martin at Jessicamartin@hoarelea.com.
If shortlisted, expect an introductory call (~30 min) to discuss your fit for the role. Successful candidates will proceed to a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in-person at one of our offices.
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