Legal Director
Location:
Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid Job Title:
Legal Director Location:
UK-Based with Travel to Bristol & London Compensation:
Competitive + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role ID:
SF61551 At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Legal Director. The role As a Legal Director, you’ll lead the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures, develop legal structures for Babcock, deliver legal advice, handle legal cases, and provide functional leadership of legal professionals. Responsibilities: Providing subject matter expert legal advice, including drafting terms and conditions, agreements, and advising on associated risks. Supporting and where appropriate leading negotiations with customers and suppliers on contractual positions. Advising on legislation and regulatory changes, including the Defence Reform Act (DRA), Single Source Contracting Regulations (SSCR), and NEC. Developing policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. Instructing external legal resources for key opportunities and tracking associated costs to maintain budgets. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and follows an agile working pattern. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK but must be prepared for regular travel to Bristol and London. Essential experience of the Legal Director: Business insight, demonstrating experience within a defence or engineering legal environment and familiarity with the challenges in this market. Strategic mindset, looking ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders while promoting high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity. Accountability in meeting commitments and adhering to goals, policies, and procedures. Strong leadership skills with experience in leading and developing a legal function. Qualifications for the Legal Director: LLB law degree and certificate to practice. Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. What we offer: Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year for volunteering work Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Babcock International: For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance, and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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Location:
Bristol, GB, BS16 1EJ Onsite or Hybrid:
Hybrid Job Title:
Legal Director Location:
UK-Based with Travel to Bristol & London Compensation:
Competitive + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role ID:
SF61551 At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Legal Director. The role As a Legal Director, you’ll lead the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures, develop legal structures for Babcock, deliver legal advice, handle legal cases, and provide functional leadership of legal professionals. Responsibilities: Providing subject matter expert legal advice, including drafting terms and conditions, agreements, and advising on associated risks. Supporting and where appropriate leading negotiations with customers and suppliers on contractual positions. Advising on legislation and regulatory changes, including the Defence Reform Act (DRA), Single Source Contracting Regulations (SSCR), and NEC. Developing policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements. Instructing external legal resources for key opportunities and tracking associated costs to maintain budgets. This role is full time, 35 hours per week and follows an agile working pattern. The successful candidate can be based anywhere in the UK but must be prepared for regular travel to Bristol and London. Essential experience of the Legal Director: Business insight, demonstrating experience within a defence or engineering legal environment and familiarity with the challenges in this market. Strategic mindset, looking ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders while promoting high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity. Accountability in meeting commitments and adhering to goals, policies, and procedures. Strong leadership skills with experience in leading and developing a legal function. Qualifications for the Legal Director: LLB law degree and certificate to practice. Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. What we offer: Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year for volunteering work Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Babcock International: For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance, and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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