RED Engineering Design is a leading international M&E consultancy that provides exceptional design solutions to clients worldwide. We're committed to reducing energy consumption and developing sustainable built environments.

We're seeking a talented and experienced legal professional to join our team as a Legal Counsel. Based in Newcastle, this role will involve advising on operational risk, implementing RED's legal policies, and assisting with disputes.

• Operational Risk Management: Proactively advise on and identify operational risk, ensuring the company's compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Policies and Procedures: Assist with the implementation of RED's legal policies, processes, and standard contracts, including ongoing review and revision.
• Dispute Resolution: Assist with disputes, including advice on and participation in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company's compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to employment, health and safety, and environmental protection.

• Qualifications and Experience: An English qualified solicitor with 2 years' post-qualification experience, either in-house or with a well-regarded regional, national, or City firm.
• Skills and Qualities: Consistently demonstrates autonomy, efficiency, and resourcefulness in executing tasks to meet deadlines. Proven experience working with stakeholders of varying seniority across an organization in a fast-paced environment.
• Construction Law Background: Non-contentious construction law background with working knowledge of internationally recognized construction agreements, including FIDIC, NEC, and ACE.
• International Working: Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Personal Qualities: Self-starter with high levels of initiative and motivation, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and high competence in drafting skills.

RED offers a range of benefits, including 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days over 5 years' service, holiday purchase and buy-back scheme, hybrid working, contributory company pension scheme, healthcare scheme via salary sacrifice, non-contractual bonus awards, training sponsorship, charity volunteering leave, wellness days/initiatives, and a salary commensurate with experience.