Solicitor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

As a Solicitor you will be able to provide legal support and advice on a broad range of issues relevant to a professional services business, including: reviewing and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ongoing project advice, dispute resolution, and broader strategic matters, although it will be primarily a non-contentious role. Therefore common sense, a collaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills and an ability to juggle and manage a diverse workload are crucial. Our solicitors play a crucial role in supporting the business in winning new contracts. This involves engaging with the commercial team, providing legal expertise during the bidding process, and addressing legal aspects related to winning new projects. The solicitor engages in negotiations not only with external law firms but also with clients. This requires effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Knowledge of other areas of law arising in the construction industry would be useful, e.g. health and safety law, planning & environmental law, intellectual property law, data privacy or public procurement law. We are part of a closely integrated global legal team which offers many opportunities for development. You will be able to enjoy our hybrid work model that creates an environment that accommodates different needs and allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside the needs of our business. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Is this role right for you?

• Are qualified lawyers with substantial post-qualification experience, whether in private practice or within an in-house team.
• Have a strong background in construction (contentious or non-contentious).
• Can provide legal and commercial advise on major and complex projects
• Have the ability to develop and maintain successful client and team relationships quickly.
• Can manage internal and external negotiations
  
  Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is a multi-disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today's built environment. We are currently looking for an experience solicitor to join our in-house regional team of around 30 people for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The team is supports Arup across UK, India, Middle East and Africa. Our preference is for a lawyer to join us in either Birmingham or London. Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! The Opportunity, At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Simone Haigh at Simone.Haigh@Arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our Application Process To understand what to expect next, please visit Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. Closing Date: 20th December 2024 Arup