In-house Construction Lawyer

Michael Page; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary around £70,000

Attractive benefits package including a car

Performance-based bonus

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an In-house Construction Lawyer to join a multinational firm in Lancashire. In this role, you will advise on NEC and JCT contracts, manage legal risks, and support commercial contracts. A law degree and relevant experience are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of around £70,000 per annum, an attractive benefits package including a car, and the opportunity for professional growth with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial and construction contracts.
• Familiarity with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Confidence to provide robust legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on NEC and JCT contracts across projects.
• Manage legal risk for construction activities.
• Support on various commercial contracts.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Legal advice

Education

Law degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-house Construction Lawyer in Lancashire to join a global leader in safety and security solutions. This role offers exposure to high-value construction projects and the chance to work closely with commercial teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Our client is a multinational business and a UK leader operating across infrastructure, healthcare and commercial real estate sectors. They are known for their culture and people focused approach.

They are looking for an In-house Construction Lawyer to support their small in-house team from Lancashire office.

Description

The In-house Construction Lawyer will be:

• Advising on NEC and JCT contracts across a range of projects
• Managing legal risk across construction and installation activities
• Supporting on other commercial contracts
• Supporting and managing internal and external stakeholders

Profile

The In-house Construction Lawyer should have a law degree and experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating range of commercial and construction contracts, namely NEC and JCT contracts.

You will need to be commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to give robust legal advice to the business.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary around £70,000 per annum.
• Attractive benefits package, including a car and performance-based bonus.
• Permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible hybrid working from Lancashire office (1-2 days in office per week).