Job Overview
Lead legal strategy across construction projects, contracts and property matters for a growing UK organisation. A senior in‑house role combining legal leadership, governance and risk management.
Transforming PLC is a UK-based organisation committed to delivering high‑quality, safe and sustainable homes and environments that support our operational teams and the people who use our services. Group Legal provides strategic and pragmatic legal support across construction projects, commercial contracting and property matters. We work closely with Developments, Operations, Finance, Compliance and Procurement to manage legal risk, support strong governance and enable timely, value‑for‑money decision‑making.
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £75,000 – £93,000 depending on experience
Full time, Permanent
You must be authorised to work in the UK.
Visa sponsorships are NOT available for this role.
Responsibilities
- Strong legal leadership experience across construction projects and associated property matters
- JCT/NEC contracting, procurement and governance
- Property transactions, leases and due diligence linked to construction delivery
- Dispute resolution and external counsel management
- Legal processes, templates, training and capability building
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor with strong experience in UK construction law and construction‑related property matters
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
- Pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to risk and governance
- Ability to advise senior leaders and balance pace with compliance
Benefits and Culture
- Opportunity to shape a growing in‑house legal function
- Varied work across construction and estates activity
- Collaborative, forward‑thinking culture
- Competitive salary, benefits and hybrid working
Additional Relevant Skillsets
- Construction Lawyer
- In‑house Construction Counsel
- Senior Construction Solicitor
- Legal Counsel (Construction)
- Commercial Property and Construction Solicitor
- Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
- Head of Legal (Construction)
- Associate General Counsel
- Construction Contracts Manager
- Property Development Lawyer
- Infrastructure Solicitor
- Projects Lawyer
- Estates and Property Counsel
- Commercial Lawyer
- General Counsel
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