Legal Counsel

at  Tilbury Douglas

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the business moves forward there is a growing need for legal support and an opportunity has arisen to an additional member to join the legal team of currently three lawyers. As part of a small but strong legal team you will be at the very heart of advising the business on legal issues and reducing risk.

WHO WE ARE

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.

• Supporting the General Counsel in advising the business on a variety of legal queries.
• You will work directly with a range of stakeholders across the business on construction projects using standard industry form contracts and also bespoke agreements. You will review tenders (including framework agreements, main contract terms, collateral warranties and PCGs) and advise on their acceptability by reference to the business’ mandated requirements.
• You will advise on live projects, assisting in agreeing final terms and negotiating terms with the business’ supply chain, as well as advising on the early stages of disputes.
• You will be expected to provide assistance to other members of the legal team outside the core areas of your responsibility, for example in relation to non-construction related legal queries.
• You will assist the other members of the legal team on wider strategic projects of the legal team to improve business standard and reduce risk, including by drafting and assisting in the roll-out of new policies and procedures and providing raining on legal and practical issues.