Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is looking for Legal Counsel to act as Legal Advisor to the UK GBAs - support UK&I Legal Director, GBA Legal BPs, Litigation Business Partner and UK compliance Officer.

You will be closely working with these contacts:

UK&I Legal Director, GBA Legal Business Partners, Litigation Business Partner and Uk Compliance Officer  – provision of information, support, co-ordinate and liaise  GBA Management Teams including inter alia Business Area Directors and Director of Operations – provision of legal advice and information, coordinate and liaise in connection with tender boards and risk mitigation  UK Head of Finance – provision of information in connection with claims provisions, and legal advice in connection with acquisitions, disposals and transfers of business  Head of Procurement – provision of information and advice on insurance related matters and legal input to procurement processes  Arcadis Corporate Insurance Manager – provision of information in connection with claims and litigation  Partnership Secretary – provision of information and legal advice  Sector Leaders and Heads of Enabling Functions – liaise, co-ordinate and provision of information and advice Business Unit Sales and Risk Teams Other teams as required to fulfil role

Location: This role can be based in Bristol or London Office. It will be a Hybrid and requires at least 2 days working from the Office. 

 

Role accountabilities:

Support UK&I Legal Director, GBA Legal Business Partners, Litigation Business Partner and Uk Compliance Officer :  Developing and maintaining the UK legal framework  Developing and implementing the legal and compliance strategy and priorities for the UK Region  Preparation and updating reports to UK Leadership Team and Group Leadership Team with particular emphasis on litigation and claims, and associated matters  Advising on contracts, tenders and law in particular public procurement and construction, infrastructure and engineering contracts Expertise in advising on specific contract suites including NEC, JCT, ICC etc   Preparation and implementation of policies and processes as required from time to time to ensure the business is compliant with legislation and internal governance  Advising on disputes as required in conjunction with the Litigation Business Partner insurers and local legal advisors to ensure that the best interests of the UK Region are served, and its insurance polices are not compromised or prejudiced  Provision of advice on a range of matters including  risk management, employment issues, systems, trade marks, debt collection, lease management and management of properties and other commercial matters for the UK Region  Preparation and delivery of presentations/training modules to key stakeholders throughout the UK business on legal and risk issues likely to impact the business and establishing action plans focusing on vital opportunities to provide legal solutions that add value or mitigate risk  Providing bidding support and reviewing of client contracts and negotiation of them through to closure  Advice and assistance in governance and approval meetings Advising on governance arrangements in accordance with Arcadis policies and procedures from time to time in relation to authorities, approvals and signature Assisting in educating and guiding the wider business on playbooks, self help guides, updates in the law  and relevant procedures and processes  Coach, support and build capability in operational and senior managers, to manage the contractual process effectively  Working on joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals including structuring due diligence, documentation and negotiations  Assisting the UK&I Legal Director and Uk Compliance Officer  as required in implementing and monitoring legal, compliance and governance issues  Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by UK&I Legal Director 

Qualifications & Experience:

Significant and demonstrated experience in leading complex transactions and/or disputes including major projects, construction, resources or engineering An excellent ability to demonstrate a commercial and cultural understanding and sensitivities of the business and its operations and translate this into practical processes and solutions that the business units can utilise  Strong team player, adaptive and proactive attitude  The ability to work alone and within a team  A flexible attitude and a willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior members of legal team  Ability to use initiative  Ability to adapt in a changing environment  Adaptable to work across sectors when required  Experience of working within a global organisation; able to contribute and receive as part of a high performing, collaborative environment – capable of developing relationships across other relevant sectors of the business  Ability to make sound judgements based on good insights and analytical rigor  2-3 years PQE

This role can be performed 4 days a week, but we prefer someone who can work 5 days/week. 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

 

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