In House Construction Lawyer

Role Overview
A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced In House Construction Lawyer to lead all contract-related legal activity across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused construction legal professional to join a business that genuinely prioritises its people, culture and long-term career development.

Working closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams, you will play a key role in drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of construction and commercial agreements, while helping to protect the business from contractual and commercial risk.

Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
The successful candidate will have strong experience within non-contentious construction law, either from private practice or an in-house environment, with the ability to confidently manage complex contractual matters from instruction through to completion.
Key experience includes:

• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and commercial contracts including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and public procurement agreements
• Experience advising on customer and supplier contracts, framework agreements, installation contracts and service agreements
• Strong understanding of contractual risk management and dispute resolution
• Ability to provide commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and GDPR matters
• Experience drafting associated legal documentation including collateral warranties, novation agreements, NDAs, software licences and termination agreements
• Comfortable delivering guidance and training on contractual and legal matters
• A legal qualification is preferred but not essential; however, significant construction contracts experience is essential

This opportunity would suit a Construction Solicitor, Commercial Contracts Lawyer, Legal Counsel or experienced Contract Manager looking to move into, or further develop, their in-house legal career within a large and well-established organisation.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £75,000 per annum DOE.
• Hybrid working model.  1-2 days per week in the office, the rest remote.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.  Ability to purchase more.
• Matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee scholarship and ongoing development opportunities.
• Health & wellbeing resources.
• Discounts and benefits platform.
• Supportive, people-first culture within a global organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected international business with a strong reputation for innovation, employee development and operational excellence.

Apply Now
If you are an experienced construction legal professional seeking a varied and commercially focused in-house role within a supportive hybrid working environment, we would love to hear from you.