Construction Lawyer

Advance TRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major legal consultancy in London seeks an experienced Construction Lawyer to support significant construction projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with project teams, managing legal and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating documentation, advising on legal risks, and ensuring compliance with insurance regulations. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with strong expertise in construction law and prior experience on major projects. This role is office-based in London.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction law.
• Proven experience on major construction projects.
• Experience advising operational and project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction documentation.
• Advise on legal risks in project execution.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations.

Skills

Construction law experience

Contractual law expertise

Legal risk management

Advising project teams

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Construction Lawyer - Major Projects

Location: Central London

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to support a major construction projects based in London. The role will involve close collaboration with project teams, risk management professionals, and senior stakeholders to manage legal and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of construction and project documentation
• Advising project teams on potential legal and contractual risks
• Supporting compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements
• Working closely with risk management companies to align legal and risk mitigation strategies
• Providing practical legal advice on contractual law, dispute avoidance, and project governance
• Supporting internal stakeholders on risk management practices related to major construction works
• Ensuring adherence to relevant insurance regulations and contractual obligations

Key Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with strong construction law experience
• Proven experience working on major construction projects
• Strong background in contractual law and legal risk management
• Experience advising operational and project delivery teams
• Familiarity with insurance regulations within the construction sectorExperience working alongside risk management companies
• Prior in-house or secondment experience highly desirable
• Able to work office‑based in London

Desirable Experience

• Experience gained in both private practice and in-house environments
• Exposure to large‑scale infrastructure or complex construction programmes

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.