In-House Construction & Commercial Lawyer - Rail Project

Randstad Cpe London; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Lawyer to join the in-house legal team for a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will support project managers in interpreting and applying complex construction and commercial contracts. Candidates must have a UK solicitor qualification, experience in commercial contracts, and strong verbal and written communication skills. This role offers a salary between £55,687.20 and £65,950, with a flexible work arrangement of three days in the office.

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with UK-based post-qualification experience (>18 months).
• Strong construction and/or commercial contracts background (contentious or non-contentious).
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support across a portfolio of contracts.
• Advise project managers on complex contracts.
• Draft and negotiate key documents including contracts and deeds of variation.

Skills

Strong construction and/or commercial contracts background

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Ability to interpret complex contractual provisions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

UK qualified solicitor with post-qualification experience

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Lawyer to join the in-house legal team for a major infrastructure project in Birmingham. You will support project managers in interpreting and applying complex construction and commercial contracts. Candidates must have a UK solicitor qualification, experience in commercial contracts, and strong verbal and written communication skills. This role offers a salary between £55,687.20 and £65,950, with a flexible work arrangement of three days in the office.