Legal Counsel
Frazer-Nash ConsultancyTitle:
Legal CounselTitle: Legal Counsel
Salary range: Competitive – depending on experience
Location: UK - The Legal Team primarily works remotely with one office day per week, subject to business needs.
Working Pattern: 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 30th January 2026, but early application encouraged.
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.
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertakes, 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