Senior Consultant - Legal

Job Description

The successful candidate will have the confidence and aptitude to progress rapidly to independent management of their own workload whilst also working as a pragmatic and supportive member of the wider legal team. The role will involve liaison with colleagues within the Legal Team, senior management, directors and project managers as well as external liaison with clients, their solicitors and other external bodies.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating consultancy agreements and other ancillary documentation including but not limited to collateral warranties, bid and performance bonds, guarantees, novations, reliance letters, non-disclosure agreements, letters of intent, and sub-consultancy agreements. The legal advisor should be able to review these documents with minimal supervision. A good working knowledge of industry standard forms such as NEC is essential. A knowledge of contracting with overseas entities is desirable.
• Supporting more senior team members with the review of more complex documents, such as joint venture agreements, teaming agreements and framework contracts.
• Liaising with internal engineering disciplines, the bid team, project directors and other support functions including credit control. The legal advisor must be able to explain legal concepts impacting the business clearly and articulately, in plain language, to internal stakeholders.
• Managing the contract review process in a timely manner, to minimise any impact on WSP s working capital.
• Advising on aspects of contract and construction law.
• Ensuring that corporate governance is maintained in relation to contract reviews and approvals.
• Undertaking DocuSign signing processes
• Providing advice and guidance on tender documents to identify and address risk and promote competitiveness.
• Ensuring that contractual risk positions are consistent with insurance coverage and liaison with the Insurance Manager / insurance brokers as required.
• Supporting the business in the contract delivery phase to support effective contract management.

Qualifications

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally , in 550 offices across 40 countries , we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At 'WSP' we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones : Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our 'Making Health and Safety Personal' initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES :

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment / staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Skills Required

nec, docusign , Tender Documents, guarantees