Construction Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Counsel to lead all construction and fire safety legal matters. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with over 5 years' PQE and experience in non-contentious construction issues. This role offers the opportunity to impact high-profile projects while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' PQE in construction law.
• Experience handling fire and building safety legal issues.
• Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all construction legal matters.
• Work closely with the General Counsel.
• Impact high-profile projects.

Skills

Experience in non-contentious construction matters

Knowledge of fire and building safety work

Stakeholder engagement

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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Construction Legal Counsel, south west london

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Client:

Briefed Recruitment

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

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.