Legal Counsel (Construction) - Energy

Company: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Location: London

Posted: April 11th, 2026

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Location: London
Job Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel
Salary: Competitive

I'm working with an energy company delivering some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the UK. They’re looking for a construction lawyer to join their legal team in London.

You’ll work closely with commercial and delivery teams, providing legal advice across procurement, contract negotiation and risk management. It's a hands-on, collaborative role where your legal input will directly support project delivery.

What they’re looking for
• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with experience in construction law • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly in an infrastructure setting • Comfortable advising stakeholders across legal, commercial and delivery functions • Able to give clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment • Experience in-house or on secondment is a bonus

Why consider this role • You’ll be advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects • The work is varied, complex and commercially focused • Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance • A high-quality legal team that is well integrated across the business • Competitive salary and benefits

If you’d like to hear more, get in touch and I’ll be happy to share further details. All conversations will be kept confidential.

020 3957 9374
sam@heriotbrown.com

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