About us:
We, the Mitsubishi Electric Group, contribute to the realisation of a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous technological innovation and ceaseless creativity. "Changes for the Better" represents the Mitsubishi Electric Group's attitude to "always strive to achieve something better", as we continue to change and grow. Each one of us shares a strong will and passion to continuously aim for change, reinforcing our commitment to creating "an even better tomorrow"
Role summary:
The main purpose is to provide legal and commercial advice on client-facing construction and supply contracts in the renewable energy sector within the UK and Europe. The role covers a diverse range of contract values from several £10k's, several £1m's, several £100m's and potentially contracts in the £1bn range. Experience and solid understanding of NEC or FIDIC with an ability to utilise knowledge across all forms of contracts is essential.
The role also encompasses preparation of supplier/sub-contractor contracts reflecting client-facing terms, maintenance of templates and management of claims and disputes, both client and contractor-facing.
Skills/Responsibilities:
- Provide legal and commercial advice generally to the business unit.
- Support sales activity and business development including contract reviews.
- Support project work including contract reviews and contract preparation.
- Draft and update standard templates.
- Handle claims and disputes.
- Instruct external law firms or counsel as may be required.
- Review and draft non-disclosure agreements.
- Provide internal legal and compliance training.
- Oversee export control compliance and manage data protection compliance within the business unit.
- Advise on general compliance issues.
- Work with other lawyers within the company and attend company legal and compliance.
Experience:
- Knowledge and experience of NEC, FIDIC, BEAMA or similar terms in the construction sector and preferably in the renewable energy sector.
In return for your commitment, we will offer you some fantastic benefits:
- Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days per year, plus bank holidays increasing by one day with each year of service until 27 days per year.
- Flexible Working - we offer a range of flexible working options that include working from home or hybrid working.
- Pension.
- Life Assurance.
- Group Income Protection Scheme.
- Private Medical, Dental Insurance and a Cash Plan Scheme - Single cover funded by Mitsubishi.
- Access to Mitsubishi's very own discount platform.
- Colleague Referral Scheme.
- Holiday Buy.
- Long Service Awards.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Sports & Social Club (Recent events such as theatre trips, Ascot, Paintball, The Darts)
- Employee Assistance Programme including additional services Eldercare & Best Doctors.
Equality and Diversity
As the business environment around Mitsubishi Electric Group is rapidly changing, providing a workplace where employees can work to their full potential regardless of gender or age is essential to business development. Based on this, Mitsubishi Electric promotes employee diversity through the following measures.