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Pay
£55,000 - £65,000 a year
Job type
Fixed term contract
Location
Watford
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Free parking
Company pension
Full job description
Please note, this role is a 12 month fixed-term contract
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
This role is responsible for providing practical legal guidance and support across BRE’s Research & Innovation division, ensuring contracts, compliance, and governance processes are robust, efficient and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements, service contracts, NDAs, licensing, and framework agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory compliance matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes
Contribute to corporate governance activities, including policies, procedures, and risk management
Maintain and develop legal templates, precedents, and team know-how resources
Provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal and compliance issues
Collaborate with the wider Legal & Governance team to ensure consistency and alignment across business units
What we are looking for
Strong understanding of compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements relevant to commercial operations
Ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice that balances legal considerations with commercial objectives
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, and corporate governance activities
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative approach, able to work constructively within a legal team and across business units
Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate, as well as solid experience in commercial and contract law, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements such as NDAs, service contracts, consultancy contracts, and licensing arrangements.
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (2-4 times per month).
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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Department
Legal
Locations
Watford
Remote status
Hybrid
Yearly salary
£55,000 - £65,000
Employment type
Contract
Contract duration (months)
12
FTC
Fixed-term contract
About BRE
BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.
Founded in 1921
Co-workers 500+
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
£55,000 - £65,000 a year
Job type
Fixed term contract
Location
Watford
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Free parking
Company pension
Full job description
Please note, this role is a 12 month fixed-term contract
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
This role is responsible for providing practical legal guidance and support across BRE’s Research & Innovation division, ensuring contracts, compliance, and governance processes are robust, efficient and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements, service contracts, NDAs, licensing, and framework agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory compliance matters, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes
Contribute to corporate governance activities, including policies, procedures, and risk management
Maintain and develop legal templates, precedents, and team know-how resources
Provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal and compliance issues
Collaborate with the wider Legal & Governance team to ensure consistency and alignment across business units
What we are looking for
Strong understanding of compliance, data protection, intellectual property, and regulatory requirements relevant to commercial operations
Ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice that balances legal considerations with commercial objectives
Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, and corporate governance activities
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative approach, able to work constructively within a legal team and across business units
Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate, as well as solid experience in commercial and contract law, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements such as NDAs, service contracts, consultancy contracts, and licensing arrangements.
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Work Location Options
Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (2-4 times per month).
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
#LI-SH1
Department
Legal
Locations
Watford
Remote status
Hybrid
Yearly salary
£55,000 - £65,000
Employment type
Contract
Contract duration (months)
12
FTC
Fixed-term contract
About BRE
BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.
Founded in 1921
Co-workers 500+
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
