Construction Lawyer - Listed UK Business - East Midlands

BCL Legal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to manage high-value construction contracts. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on ambitious projects, requiring strong expertise in construction law and contract negotiation. The position includes a bonus scheme, car allowance, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Excellent pension & benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Background from private practice, in-house, or a mix of both.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of construction contracts.
• Partner with commercial and technical teams for delivery of builds.
• Improve contract management processes and drive efficiencies.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and law firms.
• Deliver internal training on construction-related legal matters.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Are you an experienced construction lawyer ready to take ownership of high-value, high-impact construction contracts for a major PLC?

We are working with a leading FTSE-listed business who are seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join their established in-house legal team. This is a key hire and offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the business's ambitious build programme across the UK.

The Role

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of construction contracts (bespoke amendments, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, etc.).
• Partner with commercial and technical teams to support end-to-end delivery of builds.
• Take the lead in improving contract management processes and driving efficiencies across the legal and operational functions.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and external panel law firms.
• Deliver internal training on construction-related legal matters, keeping the business informed and compliant.

You will be

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with solid post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Background from private practice, in-house, or a mix of both.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts.
• Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively with commercial stakeholders.

What's On Offer

The salary is within a banding DOE, plus a car allowance, generous bonus scheme, excellent pension & benefits package. The role is hybrid with office presence in the East Midlands HQ.