Legal Director

Your new companyYou will be joining a leading international engineering and industrial services organisation that supports clients across complex, highly regulated sectors. The business is known for its strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and long-term strategic growth. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a platform where legal expertise directly influences commercial success and risk mitigation.Your new role As the Legal Director, you will take full responsibility for all operational UK legal matters. Your remit will include providing proactive legal advisory support, shaping regional legal strategy, and ensuring effective governance across the business.You will play a key role in anticipating future legal developments, supporting senior leadership, and strengthening the organisation's risk management approach, particularly in the area of contract law.Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on legal operational issues and emerging legal developments relevant to the region
• Leading legal risk management practices and supporting compliance with laws and internal policies
• Training non-legal colleagues on key legal topics and risk awareness
• Supporting critical commercial negotiations with customers and suppliers
• Reviewing contracts and providing legal support throughout tender processes
• Managing dispute resolution, including external counsel, experts, and accurate accounting of cases
• Delivering regular reporting on UK legal matters
• Collaborating closely with business leaders and global functional teams

What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this position, you will bring:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England and/or Scotland)
• A minimum of 8 years' PQE
• Strong operational experience in an in-house legal function, ideally within construction, industrial services, engineering, or similar project-driven sectors
• A solid understanding of contractual frameworks, including NEC3 and other standard forms
• Confidence, integrity, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor at senior level
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and proactively
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities

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