Contract and Compliance Manager
Building Design Partnership
London, UK
Published today
Business Compliance
Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Contract and Compliance Manager to join our small but impactful Legal team at our London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a challenging and rewarding environment. You will play a crucial role in providing legal support to the Legal team, with a focus on contract work, compliance, risk management, and legal administration.
About the role
The Contract and Compliance Manager will provide administrative and operational support to the Legal team. The role involves assisting with contract review, legal drafting, risk mitigation and legal research.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in law, compliance, and the built environment to grow within a creative and professional setting.
Please apply via our web site www.bdp.co.uk/careers attaching a CV and a cover letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position. Applications without the cover letter will not be considered.
About BDP
BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.
We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.
BDP offers
In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP's skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer
No agency or third-party applications please.
About the role
The Contract and Compliance Manager will provide administrative and operational support to the Legal team. The role involves assisting with contract review, legal drafting, risk mitigation and legal research.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in law, compliance, and the built environment to grow within a creative and professional setting.
- Contract Review and Analysis:Review professional service contracts, NDAs, collateral warranties, and novation agreements, advise on legal and commercial risks, make contractual recommendations.
- Drafting Legal Documents:Prepare subconsultants' agreements, NDAs, collateral warranties, deeds of variation, notices, and letters.
- Pre-Appointment Compliance Management:Manage pre-appointment compliance processes for suppliers, issue and review competency questionnaires, H&S requirements, request insurance certificates and renewals.
- Contract Housekeeping:Proactively review contracts, maintain standard contractual documentation, update progress spreadsheets.
- Legal Research:Conduct research on relevant legal issues and keep up to date with the latest legal developments.
- Collaboration and Best Practice:Develop good working relationships with colleagues and promote best practice within the team.
- Minimum LLB, possibly LPC. We welcome applications from non-practicing Legal Executives.
- Previous experience in a legal, compliance, or project/design management role within architecture, construction, or professional services is a must. Applicants with experience in law firms only will not be considered. (Please note, this role does not lead to a solicitor's training contract).
- An understanding of contract law. Familiarity with legal terminology and contractual mechanisms.
- Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 PSC.
- Awareness of the latest developments in the law.
- Proficiency in using legal research tools and standard office software applications.
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload, manage time efficiently, and remain highly organised.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Collaborative and proactive in supporting the wider team.
- Enthusiastic, friendly and a strong team player.
Please apply via our web site www.bdp.co.uk/careers attaching a CV and a cover letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position. Applications without the cover letter will not be considered.
About BDP
BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that's built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.
We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan's Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.
BDP offers
In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP's skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer
No agency or third-party applications please.