Construction Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Counsel in Guildford to lead construction and fire safety legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer with over 5 years' PQE, experienced in non-contentious construction issues, and comfortable interacting with various stakeholders. This role presents the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile projects within a dynamic business.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK-qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in non-contentious construction and fire safety matters is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction and fire safety legal matters for the business.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel and senior stakeholders on various projects.
• Make a tangible impact on high-profile projects.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

5+ years' PQE

Non-contentious construction experience

Fire safety knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

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.