In-House Construction Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in energy is seeking an experienced In-House Construction Solicitor in Leeds. This role offers a salary of £75,000-95,000, excellent benefits, and opportunities for training and development, focusing on delivering high-quality legal advice on various construction-related projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

£5,000 car allowance

10-15% annual bonus

Life cover (3x salary)

Employee discounts and gym deals

Cycle-to-work scheme

Holiday buy scheme

2 CSR volunteer days per year

Extensive training budget

Professional qualification support

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE experience necessary.
• Experience with JCT and NEC frameworks.
• Background in private practice or in-house construction law.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on construction and refurbishment projects.
• Draft and manage JCT, NEC, and related contracts.
• Support public sector procurement and compliance.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Public Procurement

Education

UK qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

The In‑House Construction Solicitor in Leeds delivers high‑quality legal advice on construction, refurbishment and energy projects, balancing risk and commercial objectives while working closely with senior business and legal teams.

Client Details

Our client is a world‑leading technical services provider in energy, FM, regeneration, and smart buildings, part of a major European construction group. With over 13,000 UK employees and £17bn+ global turnover, they're driving net‑zero, digital and industrial transitions. Award‑winning, inclusive and sustainability‑focused, they invest heavily in training (£4m/year), DE&I networks, and wellbeing.

Description

The In‑House Construction Solicitor will be:

• Providing practical legal advice on construction/refurb projects
• Drafting, negotiating and managing JCT, NEC and related contracts
• Advising on tenders, variations, governance, and operations
• Managing internal and external legal resource
• Delivering training on legal and procurement matters
• Collaborating with business, commercial, BD, and senior teams
• Supporting public‑sector procurement and compliance

Profile

The In‑House Construction Solicitor should be:

• A UK qualified solicitor or barrister with ideally 4+ PQE
• Experienced in JCT and NEC frameworks, ideally with contract negotiation experience across public/private sectors
• Comfortable with public procurement processes
• From private practice and/or in‑house construction law background

Job Offer

• Salary £75,000-95,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• £5,000 car allowance (or cash alternative)
• 10-15% annual bonus
• Life cover (3x salary), employee discounts, gym deals, cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Holiday buy scheme and 2 CSR volunteer days per year
• Extensive training budget, professional qualification support

If you're an experienced Construction Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.