Construction Lawyer - Listed UK Business - East Midlands

BCL Legal In-House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE-listed business seeks a Senior Construction Lawyer to manage high-value construction contracts. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, guiding construction activities, and collaborating with commercial teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with experience in non-contentious construction law. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, a generous bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 to support builds.
• Lead in improving contract management processes.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Drafting and reviewing construction contracts

Stakeholder relationship management

Training delivery

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Job Details

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

This is a purely non-contentious position, focused on enabling and supporting construction activities through robust legal guidance and documentation. You will :

• 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 a 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.