Job description
Job Description
Senior Legal Advisor – 12-month Fixed Term Contract
National - United Kingdom
Are you looking to join a collaborative environment where you will play a pivotal role in navigating complex legal landscapes? Are you ready to help our business thrive within the bounds of our governance and to aid our project teams in securing opportunities? Our success is driven by our people and we are looking for a Senior Legal Advisor whose expertise will help us mitigate risks whilst driving our business forward.
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Legal department as our new Senior Legal Advisor and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
This is a 12-month fixed term full time position and as our new Senior Legal Advisor you will be part of a dynamic team based in various locations across England. You will deal with non-contentious matters including complex contractual arrangements. Your role will focus on identification and management of legal risk, contract negotiation and drafting coupled with the provision of commercial and pragmatic legal advice. You will also provide contractual support on matters which may arise during the lifecycle of the project.
This role is key in ensuring that the Legal team’s support to the business is efficient, accurate and proactive so that contract negotiations can progress as swiftly as possible, but without unnecessary risk.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Reviewing primarily construction professional services contracts (both bespoke and industry standard such as NEC and JCT) as well as other project legal documents, including responding to requests for contract amendments to Ramboll standard agreements
- Providing tailored advice to the Executive Board on risks in contracts and preparing necessary supporting documentation
- Working on a range of projects across different markets with a strong emphasis on transport and offshore wind projects
- Advising project directors and project managers on risks related to contractual issues arising within projects both prior to execution of the relevant agreement and during the project lifecycle
- Leading or assisting in contract negotiations with external clients or their representatives
About you
You will be a legal advisor or construction lawyer with experience in reviewing professional appointments, frameworks, collateral warranties, novation agreements and other ancillary documents. To succeed in this role you must have a legal background, with substantial experience advising on complex engineering or construction contracts either as an in-house contract reviewer/legal advisor or contract manager, however applications from private practice solicitors are also welcome.
You will have:
- Degree or equivalent qualifications in law
- Substantial experience in providing in-house legal support in a consultancy or engineering company or advising developers, contractors or similar clients in a law firm
- A solid understanding of contract and construction law and associated contractual risks
- Commercial acumen and the ability to take a risk-balanced approach
- Experience in complex construction/consultancy contract drafting/negotiation
- Excellent communication abilities with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
What we can offer you
- Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
- A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
- Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Matched pension contributions
- Private medical cover and life assurance
- Flexible and Hybrid working to allow you to manage your personal and professional time (fully remote can be also considered)
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV and a covering letter as to why you consider that you are the right fit for this role. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.
Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application by 15 August 2025.
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.
