In House Construction Legal Counsel

LHH; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Strong training and mentoring

Friendly internal legal team

Job summary

An international organization in the UK is seeking a seasoned construction contracts lawyer. This position offers genuine flexibility and the chance to support key stakeholders and internal clients in high-quality construction and commercial matters. Candidates should be UK-qualified Solicitors with 2 to 4 years of experience in construction law. A commercial mindset and the ability to manage competing demands are essential. The role promotes a collaborative environment with strong training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 to 4 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience with NEC4, JCT, infrastructure projects, and bespoke contracts.
• Ability to manage competing demands effectively.
• Organised and pragmatic with ability to manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Support major UK internal clients on construction and commercial matters.
• Engage with senior legal and business leaders.
• Participate in a mix of project-based work.
• Handle a mix of construction, commercial and project-based work while benefiting from flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Strong construction law experience

Commercial mindset

Confident communicator

Organised and pragmatic

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor

2–4 PQE+

Job description

Are you a construction contracts lawyer looking for something different? This is a rare opportunity to join an international organisation and support key stakeholders while enjoying genuine flexibility and balance.

You’ll work on high quality (non-contentious) construction and commercial matters, with the support of an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly UK legal team.

What’s on offer?

• Support a group of major UK internal clients
• Direct exposure to senior legal and business leaders
• Mix of construction, commercial and project‑based work
• Flexible working (start/finish times)
• Strong training, mentoring and career development
• A low turnover and friendly internal legal team

Desired background

• UK‑qualified Solicitor, c. 2 to 4 PQE+
• Strong construction law experience (NEC4, JCT, infrastructure projects, bespoke contracts, professional appointments)
• Commercial mindset and confident communicator
• Organised, pragmatic and able to manage competing demands

Apply via the advert or contact Sam Fryer ([e-mail] or 07703 355 559) to find out more.