Construction Lawyer

Advance TRS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal advisory firm is seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to support major projects in London. This role involves drafting and negotiating project documentation, advising teams on legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will have strong construction law experience and a proven track record in managing legal risks on large construction projects. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders and help guide project governance effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong construction law experience essential.
• Experience on major construction projects is a must.
• Background in contractual law and legal risk management required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction and project documentation.
• Advise on legal and contractual risks.
• Support compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements.
• Align legal and risk mitigation strategies with project teams.
• Provide advice on project governance and dispute avoidance.

Skills

Construction law

Contractual law

Legal risk management

Advising teams

Insurance regulations

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Description

Construction Lawyer - Major Projects

Location: Central London

Overview

• We are seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to support 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 ...