Construction Legal Counsel

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics construction firm in the South East Midlands is searching for a Legal Counsel to support its dynamic team. The role involves negotiating construction and commercial contracts, advising on risks, and fostering a strong compliance culture. The ideal candidate is a qualified UK lawyer with 2+ years of experience in construction law. This position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a friendly environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE in construction and commercial contracts.
• Ability to work autonomously and build relationships.
• Commercially minded and confident in legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and drafting construction and commercial contracts.
• Advising on contractual risk and supporting decision-making.
• Embedding legal and compliance culture across the business.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Construction law

B2B commercial contracts

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified UK lawyer

Job description

Job Description

Legal Counsel

Highly Successful Logistics Construction Business

South East Midlands | Hybrid Working | Excellent Salary & Benefits

Are you a confident construction lawyer looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced business? We’re working with a market-leading logistics construction company with a £1bn+ turnover and a 600-strong workforce, in their search for a Legal Counsel to join their legal team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the organisation’s experienced sole lawyer, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction and B2B commercial contracts, helping to support the continued growth and innovation of the business.

The Role:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of construction and commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Working closely with stakeholders across all areas of the business including sales, operations, procurement, and finance.
• Advising on contractual risk and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Helping to embed a strong legal and compliance culture across the business

About You:

• A qualified UK lawyer with at least 2 years’ PQE, ideally with solid experience in construction and commercial contracts.
• In-house experience is welcome but not essential — more important is your ability to work autonomously, build relationships, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident in your advice.

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive and genuinely friendly working environment.
• Competitive salary and strong benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.
• The chance to join a highly respected business that’s always evolving, with innovative products and a clear strategic vision.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be a valued part of a close-knit team in a collaborative business where your work will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Please contact:

Kate Mazzag: [e-mail] 07769946081

OR

Victoria Moore: [e-mail] 07971666134

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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