Title: Legal Counsel Title: Legal Counsel Salary range: Competitive (Depending on experience) Location: Leatherhead, Bristol or Glasgow is preferable but would consider any FNC office for the right candidate. Working Pattern: The Legal Team primarily works remotely with one office day per week, subject to business needs. We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home. Closing date is 31st December 2025, but we encourage early applications The role We have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our busy Legal Team. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Legal and provide legal advice and support to the business at all levels and across a broad range of sectors. The Legal Team’s objective is to be a trusted advisor to the business. We are looking for a professional who values teamwork and can offer an ability to provide strong legal advice in a pragmatic and timely way, taking into account the commercial considerations of Frazer-Nash (a KBR company). The Legal Team advises on projects spanning a range of sectors including Defence and Energy. The role of Legal Counsel involves reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will also be involved in advisory work, the preparation of precedent documents and providing legal support for internal projects. We are particularly interested in candidates who have extensive experience advising on legal matters in the energy sector and/or experience of advising on intellectual property matters. Experience of working as part of an in-house team would also be beneficial. What we are looking for Essential requirements: A qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE either in private practice or in-house. Experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including supply terms, framework agreements, memorandums of understanding, joint venture agreements and subcontracts. Ability to provide training and guidance to team members and the business on relevant legal developments. Very good written and oral communication and the ability to easily interact with project teams, senior management and external parties. Good ability to work to challenging timeframes and under pressure, handle effectively. Ability to work well independently, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to participate in a collaborative team environment. Experienced in supporting the training and development of junior team members. Beneficial requirements: We would be particularly interested in candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas: Skilled in providing advice on intellectual property issues including strategic legal guidance on the protection and exploitation of intellectual property, patent applications and a working knowledge of the MOD IP DEFCONs. Experience of advising on contracts within the energy and/or defence sector. Experience of advising on Government Framework Agreements, NEC contracts and MOD DEFCONs Experience of advising on IR35/Off Payroll Working rules. Experience of advising on software development agreements. Experience of advising on the legal aspects of developing and supplying products. Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. BENEFITS We provide our people with an excellent benefit and offering package that comprises: Competitive salary with yearly reviews 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days. A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture. Happy to talk flexible working Enhanced parental benefits Company pension scheme Targeted professional development Life assurance Private healthcare membership Bonus scheme linked into company performance Paid membership fees to a professional institution Support in attaining professional membership Cycle to work scheme Season rail ticket loan And further optional benefits you can tailor to your personal requirements Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world. We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of Frazer Nash’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. 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