In-House Construction Lawyer

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK housebuilder is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Lawyer to manage legal risks and lead high-profile building safety projects. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with over 5 years PQE and a solid background in construction law, including contract management and dispute resolution. This role offers an attractive salary package of £100k-£115k plus bonuses and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years PQE in construction law.
• Strong knowledge of building safety issues.
• Experience managing disputes and legal risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead on building safety legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Manage disputes with external counsel.
• Oversee legal spend and panel relationships.
• Partner with internal teams for solutions.

Skills

Construction law background

JCT contracts

Dispute management

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

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

In this hands-on position, you will:
· 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.