Global Construction & Commercial Legal Counsel (Hybrid)

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm based in Leeds is seeking a Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on non-contentious construction projects, negotiate contracts, and manage legal templates and risks in a collaborative environment. A solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in construction law is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical and life assurance

Funding for professional memberships

Outstanding learning and development programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in non-contentious construction law.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on global consultancy and construction projects.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize consultancy agreements.
• Advise on governance processes and manage contract risk.
• Deliver legal training to promote awareness of risks.

Skills

Legal advice

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Solicitor or equivalent with 2-5 years' PQE

Job description

A global consultancy firm based in Leeds is seeking a Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on non-contentious construction projects, negotiate contracts, and manage legal templates and risks in a collaborative environment. A solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in construction law is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities.