Construction Lawyer (In-house)

ZipRecruiter; North East; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking legal firm is seeking an experienced In-House Construction Lawyer in Newcastle. As part of a compact team, you'll play a vital role in driving high-value international projects, handling agreements, advising stakeholders, and shaping legal strategies. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in construction law and possess strong communication skills. This hybrid role involves three days in the office, offering the chance to significantly impact the firm's operations.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in consultancy or in-house setting is a bonus.
• Solutions-focused mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate major project agreements.
• Advise on construction-related legal matters.
• Implement and refine legal risk management policies.

Skills

Construction law knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Legal risk management

Job description

Job Description

In-House Construction Lawyer

PQE: 4+

Newcastle: Hybrid (3 days in-office)

Shape the Future of Global Projects from the Inside Out!

Are you a seasoned Construction Lawyer ready for your next big move? We’re on the lookout for a sharp legal mind to join a thriving, forward-thinking company in Newcastle. As part of a compact, dynamic legal team, you’ll be embedded in the business, playing a pivotal role in driving success and safeguarding operations across high-value international construction projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Every day is different. From reviewing global project appointments to advising cross-functional teams, you’ll be immersed in the business, helping shape projects from inception to delivery. Expect to:

• Draft, review and negotiate major project agreements and contracts.
• Advise stakeholders across the business on a wide variety of construction-related legal matters.
• Implement and refine legal risk management policies.
• Lead or support team management (depending on experience).
• Jump into wider legal challenges, from property and IPR to data protection and debt recovery.
• Contribute to strategic, business-wide legal initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For:

A confident, capable, and collaborative Construction Lawyer with:

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, especially relating to professional appointments and standard form contracts.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked in a consultancy or in-house with a client or contractor.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with top-tier communication skills.
• The ability to juggle complex projects and tight deadlines with confidence and clarity.

Why Join Us?

You won’t be a cog in the machine. You’ll be part of the engine, helping to drive major projects forward and playing a key role in a team that values impact, integrity, and innovation.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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