Construction Contracts Legal Advisor (Part-Time) - Paralegal or Legal Executive

Think Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to navigate the evolving construction legal landscape, particularly related to the Building Safety Act 2022. This position offers genuine flexibility with part-time hours, remote working options, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, relevant experience in contract management, and strong construction law knowledge. Join a collaborative team focused on practical solutions and employee ownership benefits.

Benefits

8% pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life insurance (5x salary)

25 days annual leave

Access to all seven UK offices

Qualifications

• 5+ years in contract management and compliance within construction.
• Experience with Building Safety Act 2022 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine consultancy appointment documents.
• Support contractual negotiations and mitigate risks.
• Develop in-house compliance policies and advise Directors.

Skills

Strong construction law understanding

Commercial mindset

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation and independence

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent construction industry legal experience

Job description

Overview

Thomason Partnership Limited - Award-winning Employee-Owned Construction Consultancy

Senior Legal Advisor – Construction Consultancy

Competitive Salary | Flexible Part-Time Opportunity

About Thomason Partnership

Established in 1947, Thomason Partnership is a leading independent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy. As an Employee-Owned Trust since 2020, our 75-strong team operates from seven UK offices across Manchester, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Newcastle.

We have in-depth experience across many different sectors, and are especially well-known for our expertise in complex civil & structural engineering, building facades, defect diagnosis, insurance claims and historic buildings.

The Opportunity

We\'re seeking a Senior Legal Advisor for a newly created role navigating the evolving construction legal landscape, particularly the Building Safety Act 2022.

This is genuinely flexible – part-time (potentially 3 days per week) and mainly remote working if desired. Monthly office attendance is expected but location isn\'t a barrier with seven offices available.

Key Responsibilities

You\'ll review and refine consultancy appointment documents, ensure Building Safety Act 2022 compliance, and mitigate contractual risks while maintaining commercial viability. Supporting pragmatic contract negotiations will be a key part of your role.

Your responsibilities include developing in-house compliance policies, integrating legal requirements into our Quality Management System, building competency frameworks, and advising Directors on varied legal and regulatory matters.

What We\'re Looking For

We need someone with a law degree (LLB) or equivalent construction industry legal experience, plus 5+ years in contract management and compliance within construction. Strong construction law understanding and a commercial mindset are crucial.

We value a collaborative approach with sensible, practical solutions, self-motivation and independence, strong communication skills, and commercial awareness with attention to detail.

Why Choose Thomason Partnership?

We offer a competitive salary, Employee-Owned Trust profit distribution, 8% pension contribution, private healthcare, and 5x salary life insurance. We provide a laptop and mobile, and cover parking costs when you\'re in the office.

You\'ll enjoy genuine flexibility with part-time, remote, and hybrid working options, 25-days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus bank holidays, and access to all seven UK offices.

How to Apply

This role offers the rare combination of genuine flexibility, strategic influence in a successful business, employee ownership benefits and a collaborative culture.

For a detailed job specification and a confidential chat please contact Adam Zdravkovic at Think Legal Recruitment (working as exclusive consultants for this opportunity). Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Think Legal for consideration.

Thomason Partnership Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.