In-House Legal Counsel

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive

Working hours: 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Flex Benefits (EMCOR UK discount scheme)

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Job Purpose

The In-House Legal Counsel will support the Executive Director, Legal & Commercial with managing legal risk by providing solution driven, legal support to the wider organisation, including the business development, operational and functional teams.

Working across EMCOR UK, you'll provide advice and guidance to senior stakeholders on all contractual and legal issues including reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising on dispute resolution and supporting with ad-hoc legal queries.

You'll become a valued adviser to EMCOR UK, owning and managing a varied workload.

Duties/responsibilities/accountabilities/deliverables

• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice on a range of topics including dispute resolution, H&S, ESG and corporate compliance
• Advise on contracts, agreements and transactions, mitigating legal risks and supporting Commercial Managers on contractual issues
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts across a wide variety of areas, including tenders, framework agreements, including using templates such as NEC, JCT
• Identify and assess legal risks while preparing contractual risk summaries for signatories and advising tender teams on mitigation activities
• Support dispute resolution, managing claims, litigation, arbitration, and mediation, and working with external counsel when required
• Provide training to staff on legal and contractual matters in collaboration with the commercial managers, promoting a culture of legal awareness and compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business function leaders, the Senior and Operational Leadership teams, the Executive Leadership team, and external counsel.
  
  

Resource Responsibilities

• No direct reports or financial responsibility
  
  

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent, with at least 4 years’ PQE including 2 years solid commercial contracts experience, with strong commercial acumen
• Previous experience working in-house ideally within a business-to-business service provider organisation, with experience of business outsourcing contracts and services framework agreements
• Construction law experience and knowledge of standard construction contracts (such as NEC and JCT) an advantage but not essential
• Strong organisational skills and technical ability, methodical in approach with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable with prioritising and delivering large workloads to time constraints
• Ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders, with strong relationship and team building skills – able to foster a culture of collaboration by combining sound legal advice informed by a comprehensive understanding of services, strategy and risk appetite
• Mentoring and supervising more junior members of the team
• Strong people management skills and communication skills
• Positive attitude and highly motivated self-starter
• Office based in Eastleigh (hybrid potential, minimum 3 days in the office)
  
  

Other Factors Relevant To The Job

• Occasional travel as required to fulfil the role
  
  

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays

Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year

Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.

Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.

Bike To Work Scheme

Paid volunteering and charity days

Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.

Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.