Junior Legal Counsel

Junior Legal Counsel
Llanelli
Part-time OR Full-Time position to suit applicant
£40000 - £50000 pro-rata Negotiable on experience

The Company
This high-tech engineering company are based in the Llanelli area and currently looking for a Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk. They are a dynamic organisation who are expanding globally and have an enviable reputation within their industry.
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Legal Counsel to support our legal and contractual operations across corporate, project, and commercial matters.

The Role
This could be either a part-time or full time position to suit the successful applicant. Days worked and hours are all negotiable. You will be required to work in the office but some hybrid days could be available if required.
You will provide legal support across the company's operations, with a focus on corporate legal matters, project contracts, commercial agreements, compliance, and risk management. The role requires someone who can work independently while collaborating closely with project, commercial, finance, and management teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with experience in corporate law and project contracting, particularly within engineering, infrastructure, utilities, EPC, environmental, or industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal Support

* Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including, Service agreements, Supply and procurement contracts, Consultancy agreements, NDAs and confidentiality agreements, Vendor and subcontractor agreements, Joint venture or partnership agreements

* Provide legal advice on day-to-day commercial matters and contractual risks.

* Support legal structuring of new business opportunities and transactions.

Project Contracts

* Review and negotiate project contracts, including,EPC/EPCM contracts, Design-build agreements, O&M (Operations & Maintenance) agreements, Construction and engineering contracts and Equipment supply agreements

* Assist project teams in identifying, mitigating, and managing contractual risks.

* Support contract administration and claims-related matters.

Corporate Law & Governance

* Advise on corporate legal matters, including, Corporate governance, Board resolutions and corporate records, Company secretarial support and Shareholder and investment documentation

* Support legal compliance for subsidiaries, partnerships, and corporate entities.

* Coordinate with external legal counsel when required.

Compliance & Risk Management

* Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

* Assist with regulatory matters

* Support internal compliance processes, policies, and legal risk frameworks.

* Maintain legal templates and contract management systems.

Dispute & Claims Support

* Assist with legal disputes, contract claims, and pre-litigation matters.

* Coordinate documentation and communications with external counsel where necessary.

Requirements
The successful applicant will have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

* Qualified solicitor/lawyer/legal counsel in UK or equivalent legal qualification.

* 2-5 years' relevant post-qualification experience preferred (flexible depending on candidate profile).

* Experience in corporate law and commercial contracting.

* Experience reviewing and negotiating project contracts and a strong understanding of contractual risk allocation and negotiation.

* Experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, utilities, environmental services, or water treatment sectors is preferred.

* Familiarity with EPC, O&M, FIDIC, NEC or construction-related contracts preferred

* In-house legal experience is advantageous.

* Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

* Commercially pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.

* Ability to work independently

* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

In Return
This role is offering good flexibility to ensure the right applicant is hired. The role can be part-time or full time, in office or hybrid and the salary is genuinely negotiable for high end skills. For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed