Legal Executive

Joining Arup 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

Arup’s global legal team work with the business to help build and cement Arup's strategy in existing and emerging markets around the world, through a common approach and collaborative working. We aim to offer sound advice and strategic input leading to successful outcomes.

We have a commercial focus enabling the firm to meet its business objectives in a cost effective and efficient way. We call on a wide range of skills across a global team and foster relationships with external counsel and specialist advisors.

 Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

The Legal Executives main focus will be to support the Global Legal Leadership team, reporting to the Legal Operations Leader.  The role requires regular liaison with our Senior Legal Team and Centres of Excellence, in various global locations.

This role is critical in supporting the smooth operation of the legal function. In this position, the Legal Executive will provide a combination of confidential legal and administrative support to the senior legal team, allowing them to focus on high-priority tasks and complex legal matters. 

You will get involved with -

Strategic Planning: Supporting and managing various tasks and projects on behalf the global legal team, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.

Legal Compliance: Supporting and assisting the Global Legal leaders with the company’s compliance with international laws and regulations, including corporate governance, data protection, and intellectual property.

Contract Management: Assisting with negotiations, draft, and review contracts and agreements with global partners, clients, and vendors.

Risk Management: Identifying and researching to mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s operations.

Project Management: Supporting and managing cross-functional legal projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.

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?

We are looking for people who have:

• A Diploma or equivalent law qualification from an accredited institution with experience within a legal role.
• A Proven track record of assisting on and managing legal projects with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders coupled with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Simone Haigh at simone.haigh@arup.com, Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

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 https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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: 06/12/2024