Job Description

About the role

Balfour Beatty looking to make a critical leadership hire and appoint a Managing Counsel Corporate to lead members of the legal team delivering timely, pro-active, fit-for-purpose and cost-efficient legal services to Balfour Beatty's UK Enabling Functions business areas.



As Managing Counsel Corporate, you will provide proactive legal and business counselling on a broad range of corporate and commercial topics including related UK laws, acquisitions, refinancings, corporate governance, contracting and procurement/IT issues, data protection, intellectual property.

What you'll be doing

Harnesses the internal and external resources of the UK legal function to deliver fit-for-purpose, cost effective legal services and legal and compliance risk management to business operations in the area of responsibility Works autonomously, sets policy and ensures delivery within area of responsibility, linking with other parts of the organisation developing legal processes and procedures and overseeing implementation Member of relevant leadership team(s), contributing an expert legal perspective to the development and implementation of operational strategy In support of the AGC, engages and manages panel law firms to support operations; manages external lawyers on more complex matters Strategic business adviser with strong understanding of business drivers and developed commercial acumen, sees beyond the legal specialism Developing and implementing strategies to identify and mitigate legal risks to protect the company's reputation and assets Staying abreast of regulatory changes and supporting with the design and implementation of company policies and procedures to respond to these. Develop and deliver legal training for legal team, EFs and BUs Stay abreast of new/changing legislation. Develop and maintain personal CPD Effective control of overhead and project legal costs/budgets Ensure personal compliance with all regulations and Company policies. Support delivery of the Ethics & Compliance agenda by the Ethics & Compliance team Ensure relentless personal focus on Zero Harm.

Who we're looking for

Qualified solicitor/barrister. Proven in working on complex contracts/projects at a senior level. Experience of working in-house, within large commercial organisation. Performance driven, high energy and impact, strong organisational skills. Ability to build, lead and inspire high performing teams. Knowledge of construction/infrastructure industry is desirable.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:


Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com



Job Reference: BBUK13175