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Qualified Junior Solicitor or Legal Executive

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HLM Architects

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United Kingdom , Glasgow or Cardiff

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Job Description:

Responsible for commercial contracts and regulatory procedures. Working closely with General Counsel and other commercial service team members, you will provide support across the entire business.

Job Responsibility:

  • Evaluating and reviewing contracts, warranties and appointments with clients and suppliers
  • Monitoring client/supplier responses and other procedural issues
  • Identifying and managing potential legal, commercial and insurance/compliance related risks

Requirements:

  • An understanding of Contract Law, and commercial contracts, associated risks and internal compliance procedures
  • An understanding of the construction industry and construction contracts would be useful
  • The ability to draft legal documents
  • Able to project manage and prioritise competing demands
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills and notable attention to detail
  • Possess commercial awareness and confidence in their decision making
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work collaboratively across all levels within the business
  • 2 years minimum PQE or associated Regulatory and Compliance Associate role

Nice to have:

An understanding of the construction industry and construction contracts

What we offer:
  • Friendly studio environment
  • Award-winning lifestyle package
  • Commitment to personal development through the HLM Academy
  • Blended work model with flexible approach to studio and remote working
  • SMARTBlend approach supports job sharing, part-time, term time and staggered hours, home working, back to work schemes for parents, keeping in touch days, career breaks, sabbaticals and condensed hours

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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