In-House Construction Lawyer

Company: Macdonald & Company
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Location: London
Job Description:

I’m working on an exciting opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer with experience in construction and building safety matters to join a specialist in-house legal team. This is a fantastic chance to work on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction issues, advising on large-scale remediation projects, building safety compliance, and complex property-related disputes. You’ll collaborate closely with senior legal professionals and external advisers while gaining exposure to some of the most significant developments in the sector.

The role will involve:

  • Managing a varied caseload of construction and building safety matters
  • Advising on remediation projects and associated contractual arrangements
  • Supporting dispute resolution and litigation strategy alongside external counsel
  • Providing commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
  • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and delivering practical guidance across the business

We’re looking for:

  • Qualified legal professional with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience in construction law
  • Experience advising on contentious and/or non-contentious construction matters
  • Ideally 1–5 years’ PQE with construction law experience
  • Exposure to building safety matters or a genuine interest in this developing area
  • Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities

Previous in-house experience is welcome but not essential. If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, or know someone who may be a good fit, please get in touch directly or send me a message.

Posted: July 5th, 2026