Senior Construction Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; Coalville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic legal professional to support its Regulatory, Construction, and Disputes Team. This role involves managing a wide array of legal work, primarily focusing on property and construction contracts. You will be instrumental in providing innovative legal advice and shaping the future strategy of the Group Legal function. With a commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture, this forward-thinking company offers a hybrid working model and numerous benefits, including competitive salaries and family-friendly policies. Join a recognized leader in the housebuilding sector and help drive excellence in legal support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

26 days’ holiday

Flexible Benefits

Annual Medical Assessment

Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE with strong experience in legal drafting and negotiation.
• Ability to provide legal advice on construction and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal work including drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Provide guidance on legal issues affecting the house building sector.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Construction Law

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Legal Management Software

Job description

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What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships. While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.

The Group Legal and Compliance (GLCT) function of Barratt Developments plc

based in Coalville, Leicestershire, is run by a progressive and innovative Head of Legal who is committed to developing a dynamic legal support function. The team is primed to meet the existing, and future, needs of the business.

The role is to support the Regulatory, Construction and Disputes Team.

You would also play a fundamental part in shaping the future success of the Group Legal function as it moves into a new world of proactive and innovative legal advice and support for the business.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Manage a broad spectrum of legal work, including reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of legal agreements, mainly property and construction contracts.
2. Review, draft, and negotiate terms of appointment for architects and other consultants, as well as negotiations involving contractors under large package agreements or other design & build contracts.
3. Provide guidance and advice to the business (including the Executive/Board) on legal issues affecting the house building sector, including compliance and regulatory matters.
4. Offer advice on construction litigation matters such as Terminations, Pay Less Notices, and Adjudications, including managing external lawyers’ input where appropriate.
5. Supervise and train junior lawyers within the team.
6. Contribute to shaping and delivering the future strategy of the Group Legal Team, including implementing tailored training programs for the wider business.
7. Collaborate with senior lawyers and the Group Head of Legal on complex and strategic projects.

What you'll need:

1. At least 8 years PQE.
2. A motivated, energised, and confident character with a “can do” approach.
3. Commercial mindset.
4. Ability to balance risk with the group’s overall objectives.
5. Private practice training is essential.
6. In-house experience is helpful but not mandatory.
7. Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
8. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
9. Excellent organisational, multi-tasking, and drafting skills.
10. Proficiency in word processing and IT skills.
11. Willingness to design and deliver internal training on construction contracts.

Our Company and Benefits

We’ve been nationally recognised as a 5-star housebuilder since 2009, known for high-quality homes for all generations, combining innovation, technology, and customer focus. We offer tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help us shape the future of building.

We adopt a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office, site, and home working, depending on role requirements. We promote a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone with drive and talent can pursue their career goals and feel proud to work with us.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible Benefits
• Annual Medical Assessment
• Family Friendly Policies