At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Delivery of legal advice to projects and legal training to business. Assists in the delivery of the strategy for the function in support of legal matters for the business.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Inputs and delivers to elements of the legal function, contributes the to processes and improved ways of working.
• Carries out review of tender contracts and legal agreements for business projects, under supervision where required.
• Delivers training programmes to the business on legal and contractual risks and issues, working with senior colleagues where required.
• Delegates responsibilities as and when required to appropriate team resources.
• Advises on arising issues, insured risks and commercial queries, under supervision where required.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll need to have:

• Working knowledge of industry forms of contract eg. New Engineering Contract (NEC), Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC).
• Familiar with concepts around construction project insurances and management of claims.
• Qualified construction lawyer in England & Wales, or a relevant jurisdiction (or local equivalent).
• Good negotiation skills.
• Communicates complex ideas/technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Engages effectively with key senior stakeholders (up to Project Director).
• Guides, coaches, upskills and develops junior and support roles.
• Knows when to escalate and ask for support. Is proactive in own training and professional development.
• Is adept at managing multiple priorities and stakeholders and solves complex problems utilising legal expertise.
• Willing to learn on and contribute to more complex legal matters.
• Utilises experience and expertise to recommend solutions to legal issues to senior stakeholders (up to Project Director).

You’ll also have:

• Familiarity with regulatory environment eg around health and safety, building safety act, public procurement etc.
• Experience in more than one jurisdiction where the relevant Engine/BU conducts business.
• Experience with contentious construction matters, disputes and claims avoidance.
• Assist with managing and delivering change.
• Commercial awareness, understanding how the construction and built environment industries work, revenues and margins, risks, etc.
• Horizon scanning, anticipates and shows appreciation of how new legislation comes into force, and current legal trends providing legal expertise for portfolio.
• Represent the legal team with internal stakeholders utilising legal expertise.
• Ability to understand legal information and concepts and able to articulate to others including a range of stakeholders.
• Champions a data led approach to risk.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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• Inputs and delivers to elements of the legal function, contributes the to processes and improved ways of working.
• Carries out review of tender contracts and legal agreements for business projects, under supervision where required.
• Delivers training programmes to the business on legal and contractual risks and issues, working with senior colleagues where required.
• Delegates responsibilities as and when required to appropriate team resources.
• Advises on arising issues, insured risks and commercial queries, under supervision where required.
• Develops effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Seeks opportunities for continuous improvements/improving working processes.
• Provides informal mentoring/training to junior members of the team.
• Works collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work