Senior Lawyer
Job Summary
The Legal Team provides expert legal support to the consultancy business globally, across four hubs in Europe, MEA, APAC, and the Americas. The team is predominantly based at the London headquarters and operates in a fast-paced, commercial environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a pragmatic, commercial approach to law, with strong expertise in the construction industry being an advantage. They will work closely with commercial stakeholders, embedding governance in contracting processes, and will operate with autonomy and confidence.
This role is suitable for a qualified lawyer with experience in either private practice or in-house environments.
Location: Moorgate, London.
Key ResponsibilitiesContract Review, Negotiation & Drafting:
Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts and legal agreements for projects, including consultancy appointments, joint venture agreements, supply chain agreements, and ancillary documentation (NDAs, collateral warranties, PCGs, performance bonds, sub-consultant contracts).
Risk Management:
Identify and advise on legal and commercial risks in client tenders and project documentation. Support the business in managing insured risks and claims.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with commercial teams, project teams, and senior stakeholders to manage contract processes from review to signing, providing ongoing advisory support throughout the project lifecycle.
Training & Development:
Deliver training programmes to colleagues on legal and contractual risks. Contribute to updating precedent documents and templates, and support the development of other team members.
Dispute Resolution:
Manage dispute situations, including claims and contentious matters, and liaise with external lawyers and insurance brokers as required.
Regulatory Compliance:
Identify issues and support projects and subject matter experts with compliance in areas such as conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, data protection, modern slavery, health and safety, and regulated procurement.
Continuous Improvement:
Contribute to process improvements and champion data-led approaches to risk management.
Experience & CompetenciesEssential:
Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another relevant jurisdiction.
Strong technical legal knowledge and commercial understanding of agreements used in construction and infrastructure delivery.
Working knowledge of industry standard contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
Professional standard of English (written and spoken).
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a busy team.Desirable:
Experience across more than one jurisdiction.
Experience with contentious construction matters, disputes, and claims avoidance.
Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., Building Safety Act, public procurement).
Sector experience in defence, aviation, civil nuclear, sports & events, or other consultancy markets.
Additional languages relevant to global operations (e.g., Arabic, Spanish).Attributes
Commercial awareness and understanding of construction and infrastructure delivery.
Adaptability, quick learner, and proactive approach to professional development.
Ability to guide, coach, and develop others.
Effective problem-solving skills, utilising legal expertise to recommend solutions.
Horizon scanning and awareness of new legislation and legal trends.
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and professional values.
“People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees