Job type
PermanentLocation
GlasgowWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ParalegalIndustry
LegalPay
£50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Junior Legal Counsel - Glasgow - £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Are you a proactive legal professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic, hands-on environment? Our client is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to support our Projects business units with day-to-day legal needs. If you have a commercial mindset, enthusiasm, and a flexible, questioning attitude, this could be your next big move.
What You’ll Do
- Advise on and negotiate construction and services contracts, helping mitigate risks and seize opportunities.
- Guide teams through governance and approval processes.
- Deliver legal training and support policy development.
- Build strong relationships across the business, providing timely, practical legal advice.
- Handle a variety of issues—from contract terminations to payment disputes—working closely with finance, commercial, and operations leaders.
- Maintain a robust precedent bank for quick, efficient document preparation.
- Manage external legal advisers to ensure advice is clear, constructive, and commercially focused.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Essential:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent with English law knowledge).
- Experience in projects/construction law and standard contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
- Strong communication, influencing skills, and ability to give concise advice. Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Desirable:
- In-house legal experience.
- Dispute resolution knowledge.
- Familiarity with AI tools for productivity.
What you need to do now
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