In-House Construction Lawyer

BCL Legal In-House; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housebuilder in the London area is seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to lead on legal matters related to building safety, including cladding and fire safety. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with over 5 years PQE and a strong background in construction law. This role offers a competitive salary package (£100k-£115k + bonus) and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE as a UK-qualified solicitor.
• Experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction law.
• Knowledge of building safety issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead on building safety legal matters and disputes.
• Draft and negotiate JCT contracts and other legal agreements.
• Oversee legal spend and manage external counsel relationships.

Skills

Strong construction law background

Confident handling JCT contracts

Legal risk and compliance management

Stakeholder influence

Education

UK-qualified solicitor, 5+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Hybrid - London Area | Major UK Housebuilder | Senior Construction Lawyer

Are you a construction lawyer looking for a visible, high-impact in-house role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK housebuilder, taking a pivotal role in how the business manages legal risk, disputes, and compliance in a fast-moving industry. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you'll work directly with senior stakeholders and lead on some of the most high-profile building safety projects in the country.

The role

• Lead on building safety legal matters, including cladding, structural, and fire safety remediation.
• Draft and negotiate JCT contracts, remedial works agreements, consultant appointments, and settlements.
• Manage disputes (mediation, pre-action protocol, and litigation) alongside external counsel.
• Oversee legal spend and panel firm relationships, ensuring cost-effective advice.
• Partner with project, technical, and commercial teams to deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Streamline processes, standardise documentation, and embed best practice.

About you

• UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE.
• Strong construction law background - preferably both contentious and non-contentious.
• Knowledge of building safety issues (cladding, fire defects, structural remediation).
• Confident handling JCT contracts and disputes from start to finish.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and operating at leadership level.
• Open to candidates from private practice or in-house backgrounds.

Why apply?

• Shape and lead on high-profile building safety projects.
• Join a collaborative legal and project team in a dynamic, forward-thinking business.
• Attractive package (£100k-£115k + bonus) and flexible hybrid working.
• Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact us for a confidential discussion.