Job Description

Job title:

In-House Solicitor

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract type

: Full time, Permanent

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a solicitor to join our in-house legal team to assist the Head of Legal with day-to-day legal matters. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a board range of legal matters supporting KAEFER's operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate must be experienced in dealing with a range of industry form contracts documents (such as NEC), but as an in-house solicitor you will be required to advise more broadly on other legal topics as and when required by the business. This opportunity will suit someone who is self-motivated, capable of working independently and who can take a proactive and business focused approach to providing legal advice.

You will report to the Head of Legal.

Main Duties

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include the following:

Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and suppliers and liaise with colleagues and clients/client legal representatives

Provide advice to the business in a timely manner on contractual documents in accordance with KAEFER's commercial and governance rules

Assist with data protection compliance including preparation of data protection impact assessments and dealing with personal data breaches and data subject requests

Provide ad hoc miscellaneous legal advice on other matters such as corporate governance, insurance, data protection, disputes and dispute avoidance, claims management and property matters

Draft standard form template documents

Provide company law advice and assist with company secretarial compliance matters including Companies House filings, holding board meetings and preparing board/shareholder resolutions

Assist with the review, implementation and improvement of processes and procedures across the wider business

Manage external relationships with external counsel and surveyors or other professionals

Project manage matters involving external advisers and extract their advice to provide recommendations to the business

Liaise with insurance brokers and loss adjusters in relation to insurance claims and queries

Build relationships with teams and colleagues across the business

Deliver training on legal topics

Provide supervision, coaching and support to develop junior team members

Develop technical knowledge and keep updated with developments in law

Ensure compliance with SRA requirements at all times

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate

Must have considerable experience of working in a commercial law firm or in an in-house legal role

Solid experience of construction, contract and commercial law and advising on NEC Contracts, knowledge of other construction industry contracts, IChemE and LOGIC contracts is highly desirable

Knowledge of commercial litigation and adjudication processes

Knowledge of data protection legislation

Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload

Excellent project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with change and change priorities to suit the needs of the business require

Ability to work quickly to meet the timescales of the business

Ability to adapt and learn new areas of law

Ability to supervise, coach and develop junior members of the team

Why KAEFER?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global EUR2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day - they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

Salary and benefits

The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits:

Financial benefits

u Competitive salary reviewed annually

u Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER

u Discretionary, non-contractual, company bonus scheme (annual)

u Long term service reward

u Life cover (x3 annual salary)

u Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee)

Work life balance

u 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract

u Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year

Health, Happiness and Family

u BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter

u 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor

u Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses)

u Enhanced family friendly policies

u Company paid sick leave following probationary period

Learning & Development

u Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us

u Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you'd like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 1,000.00-100,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Please could you confirm your salary expectations and notice period? Please could you confirm that you live within reasonable commuting distance of Newcastle upon Tyne?
Work Location: In person