Your new companyYou will be joining a leading international engineering and industrial services organisation that supports clients across complex, highly regulated sectors. The business is known for its strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and long-term strategic growth. With a collaborative culture and a commitment to integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement, this organisation offers a platform where legal expertise directly influences commercial success and risk mitigation.Your new role As the Legal Director, you will take full responsibility for all operational UK legal matters. Your remit will include providing proactive legal advisory support, shaping regional legal strategy, and ensuring effective governance across the business.You will play a key role in anticipating future legal developments, supporting senior leadership, and strengthening the organisation''s risk management approach, particularly in the area of contract law.Key responsibilities include: Advising on legal operational issues and emerging legal developments relevant to the regionLeading legal risk management practices and supporting compliance with laws and internal policiesTraining non-legal colleagues on key legal topics and risk awarenessSupporting critical commercial negotiations with customers and suppliersReviewing contracts and providing legal support throughout tender processesManaging dispute resolution, including external counsel, experts, and accurate accounting of casesD