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Senior Legal Counsel
Hoare Lea – Legal & Governance Consultant (Mid/Senior Level)
About Us
Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy specialising in intelligent, sustainable solutions for the built environment across the UK and beyond. Our services include:
- Acoustics
- Air quality
- Building services (MEP)
- Fire, lighting, security, and sustainability
We combine technical expertise and problem-solving skills to deliver outstanding building designs that meet community needs while fostering an inclusive, supportive culture. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight scheme, flexible/hybrid working, professional development schemes, and a competitive benefits package (private medical, EV salary sacrifice, 25 days leave with progression).
About The Role
Join our Governance team as a mid to senior-level lawyer based in Bristol, though hybrid or remote arrangements may be available for the exceptional candidate.
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Reporting: Head of Legal Cultural Notes: Collaborative, flexible, and high-performing environment where individuality is celebrated.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate contracts – ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Stakeholder liaison – managing internal/external communications with clarity and timeliness.
- Contract policy updates – maintaining and revising Hoare Lea’s terms and conditions and related guidance.
- Ad hoc legal advice – supporting colleagues with specialist counsel.
- Legal compliance – overseeing and updating the firm’s compliance register.
Requirements
To succeed, you’ll need:
- Proven experience as a commercial lawyer, either in-house or in private practice.
- Hands-on experience with Suppliers of Service Agreements (consulting contract knowledge—especially in construction—is a plus).
- A commercial mindset with the ability to balance *risk, pragmatic solutions and business benefit.
- Strong prioritisation and time management – excel at juggling competing deadlines while managing stakeholder expectations.
- Knowledge-sharing skills – experience in mentoring or upskilling team members.
- Communication and problem-solving – sharp communication paired with a passion for collaborative resolutions.
- Commit to continuous improvement.
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How to Apply
Submit a CV profile via careers portal or email Jessica Martini (jessicamartin@hoarelea.com).
Process
- 30-minute preliminary call – assess alignment with your expertise.
- Panel interview – conducted virtually or in-person at a UK office.
Accommodations: We welcome requests for adjustments during recruitment to ensure inclusive participation.
Note: Please refer to Hoare Lea’s updated terms and conditions for candidates for further details.*
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