The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.


We are seeking a solicitor to join our in-house legal team to assist the Head of Legal with day-to-day legal matters.  This is an exciting opportunity to work across a board range of legal matters supporting KAEFER’s operations in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate must be experienced in dealing with a range of industry form contracts documents (such as NEC), but as an in-house solicitor you will be required to advise more broadly on other legal topics as and when required by the business.  This opportunity will suit someone who is self-motivated, capable of working independently and who can take a proactive and business focused approach to providing legal advice.

You will report to the Head of Legal.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts with customers and suppliers and liaise with colleagues and clients/client legal representatives
• Provide advice to the business in a timely manner on contractual documents in accordance with KAEFER’s commercial and governance rules
• Assist with data protection compliance including preparation of data protection impact assessments and dealing with personal data breaches and data subject requests
• Provide ad hoc miscellaneous legal advice on other matters such as corporate governance, insurance, data protection, disputes and dispute avoidance, claims management and property matters
• Draft standard form template documents
• Provide company law advice and assist with company secretarial compliance matters including Companies House filings, holding board meetings and preparing board/shareholder resolutions
• Assist with the review, implementation and improvement of processes and procedures across the wider business
• Manage external relationships with external counsel and surveyors or other professionals
• Project manage matters involving external advisers and extract their advice to provide recommendations to the business
• Liaise with insurance brokers and loss adjusters in relation to insurance claims and queries
• Build relationships with teams and colleagues across the business
• Deliver training on legal topics
• Provide supervision, coaching and support to develop junior team members
• Develop technical knowledge and keep updated with developments in law

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate 
• Must have considerable experience of working in a commercial law firm or in an in-house legal role
• Solid experience of construction, contract and commercial law and advising on NEC Contracts, knowledge of other construction industry contracts, IChemE and LOGIC contracts is highly desirable
• Knowledge of commercial litigation and adjudication processes
• Knowledge of data protection legislation
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with change and change priorities to suit the needs of the business require
• Ability to work quickly to meet the timescales of the business
• Ability to adapt and learn new areas of law
• Ability to supervise, coach and develop junior members of the team

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles.

The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us!

Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and  a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.