Construction Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Counsel in Peterborough to oversee construction and fire safety legal matters. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer with over 5 years of PQE and experience in non-contentious construction. This is a chance to influence significant projects while working closely with senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of PQE.
• Experience in non-contentious construction matters.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Non-contentious construction law expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Fire safety legal knowledge

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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Construction Legal Counsel, Peterborough

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.