Legal Counsel In-house

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we're delivering solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges across Infrastructure, Transportation, Water, Energy, Cities & Places, Environment, Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences. Our teams help clients create resilient communities, decarbonise industries, improve mobility and develop critical infrastructure that supports future generations.

As our European business continues to grow, we're seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel to join our collaborative Legal team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in supporting major projects and strategic pursuits across some of Jacobs' most exciting market sectors.

In this role you'll act as a trusted business partner, providing practical and commercially balanced legal advice from initial bid strategy through to project delivery and close-out. Working closely with Sales, Operations, Risk, Tax and Executive Leadership teams, you'll support opportunities and projects across a diverse portfolio that includes:

• Major transportation and rail programmes
• Energy transition and power projects
• Water and environmental infrastructure
• Cities and place-making developments
• Life sciences and advanced manufacturing facilities
• Strategic government and defence programmes
• Infrastructure and capital delivery frameworks

Fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business sectors, helping the business achieve its objectives while effectively managing legal and commercial risk. Your remit will include:

• Draft, review, negotiate and finalise contracts throughout the bid and governance process.
• Partner with business leaders to provide commercially focused legal support and risk management advice.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Risk, Tax and Executive Leadership teams.
• Support project teams in resolving contractual and legal issues during project delivery.
• Participate in governance reviews and contractual approval processes.
• Help balance commercial objectives with effective legal and contractual risk management.

Negotiate a broad range of agreements, including:

• Teaming Agreements.
• Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs).
• Joint Venture Agreements.
• Alliance and enterprise collaboration agreements.

With an established PQE in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both. We would be delighted to hear from candidates who have a real blend of the following skill, experience and attributes:

• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels across complex, multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales with a current Practising Certificate.
• Background in construction, engineering, infrastructure, defence projects or commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with public and private sector contracting arrangements, including NEC contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice.
• Comfortable working within complex, multi-disciplinary project environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

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We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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