Senior Legal Advisor - Disputes at WSP

Leeds, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dispute resolution, Contract law, Construction law, Professional negligence, Claims management, Legal advice, Commercial awareness, Contractual risk management, Mediation, Adjudication, Arbitration, Communication skills, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning, Corporate governance

Industry

Professional Services

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms providing strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients. We are currently recruiting an experienced solicitor to work within the claims and disputes team which forms part of the wider UK Legal team. Within this role you will be responsible for contributing to the effective management of legal and contractual risk through the provision of legal advice on claims and disputes arising under engineering consultancy appointments across all of WSP’s engineering disciplines. The role will cover a broad spectrum of dispute resolution work, from advising on payment disputes, contractual claims and operational issues through to professional negligence claims. A little more about your role… * Provides effective legal and commercial advice on professional indemnity claims through formal and informal dispute resolution processes (including mediation, adjudication, expert determinations, court proceedings and arbitration). * Supports the business units within WSP UK, through the provision of commercially oriented and solution focussed legal advice on contractual claims and operational issues in order to achieve the best overall outcome for the business. * Supports the engineering disciplines and finance teams on working capital issues, including providing sound legal advice and strategy on the non-payment of fees. * Advises on relevant aspects of applicable laws, including contract and construction law. * Ensures that corporate governance is maintained in relation to the settlement of disputes. * Where required, manages external legal advisers in relation to initial instructions, ongoing claims management, costs and strategy. * Liaises with insurance brokers in the conduct of claims to ensure WSP’s coverage position is safeguarded. * Updates the business on legal developments and delivers business focussed training from time to time. * Contributes to the organisation and dissemination of legal ‘know-how’ within the UK Legal team and contributes to the provision of ‘lessons learned’ feed-back to the wider business. * A team player who works collaboratively with colleagues at all times. * Expected to familiarise themselves with our health and safety arrangements and guidance relevant to themselves and their activities and shall meet any specific duties for their role as detailed within GNHS020 – Competencies, Roles and Responsibilities. This document is available to all employees through our company intranet and is accessible from your first day with the company What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… The successful candidate will be a solicitor qualified in England & Wales, with relevant PQE and significant experience of advising on construction and engineering claims and disputes and/or professional negligence claims and disputes, within the construction and engineering sphere. Previous experience of working in-house is desirable, but not essential. The successful candidate will have the confidence and aptitude to progress rapidly to independent management of their own workload. The role will involve liaison with senior management, directors and project managers as well as external liaison with solicitors, insurers, experts and other external bodies. In addition to the above, the successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate: * Educated to degree level or equivalent * Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales * Excellent communication skills, written and oral * A commercial and pragmatic approach to the giving of legal advice and resolution of disputes * The ability to work without supervision under pressure and meet deadlines * A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise between competing business demands * Strong inter-personal and collaborative skills Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-ES1 We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. Your development We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. #WeAreWSP Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Advisor will manage legal and contractual risks by providing expert advice on claims and disputes arising from engineering consultancy projects. This includes handling professional indemnity claims, managing external legal counsel, and supporting business units with contractual and operational legal issues.