Junior Legal Advisor

Junior Legal Advisor
Negotiable Salary
Location: Kingston-Upon-Thames
Permanent, Hybrid

Are you a legal graduate looking for your next role? A global leading engineering organisation for the design, construction and operation of innovative, sustainable onshore and offshore plants and infrastructure is seeking a Junior Legal Advisor to work on a permanent staff basis in Kingston-Upon-Thames.

Reporting to the Regional Legal Affairs Manager, you will play an integral role in mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance for Business Lines and Operating Companies. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in international legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, APAC, and North America.

Key Responsibilities: Junior Legal Advisor

– Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across diverse business operations and projects.

– Provide expert legal support in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.

– Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to effectively resolve disputes through arbitration, negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

– Conduct comprehensive research on complex legal issues, staying informed on legal developments and providing well-founded advice based on statutes, judicial precedents, legal articles, treaties, and codes of law.

– Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and local laws across all business units and operating companies.

– Maintain and enhance the legal department’s knowledge base, ensuring ready access to relevant legal information and best practices.

– Oversee the engagement and performance of external legal firms, ensuring cost-effective and efficient legal services.

– Foster strong relationships across different levels of the organisation.

– Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements: Junior Legal Advisor

– Degree in Law

– 2-5 years experience in a similar setting/role.

– Professional qualification in law (SQE, LPC, BVC, or equivalent)

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

– Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

– Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That’s why our consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. If you would like more information please contact us.