Construction Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Counsel. This pivotal role involves leading on construction and fire safety legal matters, collaborating closely with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with over 5 years of post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction work. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on high-profile projects within a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Must be UK-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Experience in non-contentious construction and fire safety work is essential.
• Able to work collaboratively across various legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all construction and fire safety legal matters.
• Collaborate with General Counsel and senior stakeholders on projects.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Experience in non-contentious construction

Comfortable in collaborative roles

Education

5+ years' PQE

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.