Construction Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder seeks a Senior Construction Counsel to manage construction and fire safety legal matters. This role offers an opportunity to influence high-profile projects while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified lawyers with 5+ years of experience in non-contentious construction matters.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer, ideally with 5+ years' PQE.
• Experienced across a range of non-contentious construction matters.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, stakeholder-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all construction and fire safety legal matters.
• Work closely with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders.
• Impact high-profile projects within the organisation.

Skills

Non-contentious construction matters

Fire and building safety

Stakeholder management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

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Briefed Recruitment has been retained by a leading UK housebuilder to appoint a Senior Construction Counsel. This is a pivotal hire for the business, with responsibility for leading on all construction and fire safety legal matters.

Working closely with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders across the organisation, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on high-profile projects while operating at the heart of a dynamic and respected business.

About you

• UK-qualified lawyer, ideally with 5+ years' PQE.
• Experienced across a range of non-contentious construction matters, including fire and building safety work.
• Comfortable working across a broad range of legal issues in a collaborative, stakeholder-facing role.