Jacqueline Burns
About Jacqueline Burns
Jacqueline Burns is the Europe Region Counsel at Arup, with a background in law and extensive experience within the company.
Current Role at Arup
Jacqueline Burns currently holds the position of Europe Region Counsel at Arup. She has been serving in this role since 2021. In her capacity as Europe Region Counsel, Jacqueline is responsible for overseeing legal matters across the European region for Arup. Her work involves ensuring compliance with local and international laws, managing legal risks, and providing strategic legal advice to the company.
Role as Legal Associate Director
Since 2019, Jacqueline Burns has also been working as a Legal Associate Director at Arup. In this role, she engages in high-level legal activities, including the development and implementation of legal strategies. She provides leadership and guidance to legal teams and works closely with senior management to address complex legal issues impacting the organization.
Previous Experience at Arup
Jacqueline's tenure at Arup began in 2006 when she joined as a Trainee Solicitor / Solicitor. She served in this role for 6 years, gaining extensive experience in various facets of legal practice. In 2012, she advanced to the position of Legal Associate, a role she held until 2019. This period marked her growth as a legal professional, contributing significantly to the firm's legal operations in London.
Educational Background
Jacqueline Burns pursued her legal education at The University of Law, where she achieved a Commendation for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and a Distinction in the Graduate Diploma in Law. Additionally, she holds a BA(HONS) in Philosophy & Politics from The University of Manchester. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in law and a broad understanding of philosophical and political concepts.