Construction Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Counsel to lead on construction and fire safety legal matters. This pivotal role involves working closely with the General Counsel and stakeholders, providing an opportunity to impact high-profile projects. Candidates should be UK-qualified lawyers with over 5 years of experience in non-contentious construction matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE experience as a UK-qualified lawyer.
• Experience in fire safety and building safety work.
• Ability to work collaboratively across legal issues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Experience in non-contentious construction matters

Stakeholder management

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.