Requisition ID: 280506 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: London (Chiswick) Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
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Job Summary: In this role, you will act as an advisor to a large project or business line on a range of legal issues.
You will make legal recommendations and determinations, advise on legal aspects and implications, manage investigations, negotiate contracts, and plan legal strategy.
Your expertise, collaboration, and high ethical standards will ensure business and compliance issues are addressed and team goals are met.
This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office.
Regular international business travel to other offices and project sites should be expected.
Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional leadership.
#I- This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.
Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.
Major Responsibilities: Acts as an advisor to a one or more business lines, large projects and/or functions on a range of legal issues with the main focus being on the resolution of disputes, both up and downstream.
Makes legal determinations on matters of substantial importance to the business.
Advises on the legal aspects and implications of regulations or laws affecting the organization, prospects, and projects.
Develops recommendations for decisions having an important bearing on the organization's business, including in respect of the efficient management of disputes and assisting in the development of internal policy approval requests.
Deals with company officers and management and confers or negotiates regularly with senior attorneys and officials in other companies or in government agencies on various aspects of the work.
Assists and advises senior company officers (and other functions) in respect of potential and actual disputes arising on projects.
Negotiates complex, settlement agreements, contract amendments.
Manages claims, disputes, litigation/arbitration and investigations.
Often first chair in a negotiation/disputes Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Juris Doctor (or international equivalent) and relevant in-depth experience Required Knowledge and Skills: Strong legal skills.
Knowledge of emerging trends.
Be proactive and self-motivated; able to work without supervision.
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