In‑House Construction Counsel – Infrastructure Projects

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Construction Legal Counsel to join an in-house team for significant UK infrastructure projects. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on joint ventures, and mitigating legal risks while working closely with project teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor experienced in construction, with strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset. This position offers exposure to impactful projects and supports a proactive, collaborative legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-contentious construction and projects work.
• Ability to advise non-legal stakeholders directly.
• Comfortable in fast-moving project environments.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction and project contracts.
• Advising on joint ventures and consultancy agreements.
• Managing legal and commercial risk on live projects.

Skills

Experience in construction sector

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Effective communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

Tools

NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts

Job description

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Construction Legal Counsel to join an in-house team for significant UK infrastructure projects. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on joint ventures, and mitigating legal risks while working closely with project teams. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor experienced in construction, with strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset. This position offers exposure to impactful projects and supports a proactive, collaborative legal environment.