Legal Counsel – Construction
Location: London / Hybrid
We’re partnering with a leading international construction and infrastructure business to appoint a Legal Counsel into its established in-house legal team.
The role supports a broad portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects across the UK, working closely with commercial, procurement and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
You’ll advise on contractual, commercial and risk-related matters from tender stage through to project completion, supporting stakeholders across the business on day-to-day project delivery and strategic initiatives.
The position would suit a construction lawyer looking to move in-house, or an existing in-house lawyer seeking broader project exposure within a large-scale construction environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Advising on the legal and commercial aspects of major construction and infrastructure projects.
- Supporting bid teams on tenders, frameworks and strategic project opportunities.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of construction and engineering contracts.
- Advising stakeholders on contractual risk allocation and commercial strategy.
- Supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle of projects, from procurement through to delivery.
- Negotiating ancillary project documentation including collateral warranties, guarantees, bonds and framework agreements.
- Liaising with external counsel, insurers and other advisers when specialist support is needed.
- Delivering practical legal guidance and training to colleagues across the business.
What we’re looking for
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales.
- Experience advising on construction and engineering matters, gained either in private practice or in-house.
- Strong grounding in JCT, NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
- Confident drafting and negotiating complex contractual arrangements.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to build credibility with non-legal stakeholders.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Work on complex, high-value construction and infrastructure projects.
- Gain direct exposure to commercial and operational decision-making.
- Join a collaborative and highly regarded legal team.
- Develop broader commercial experience than is typically available in private practice.
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the business.
- Enjoy a varied role with genuine autonomy and responsibility from day one.
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