In-house Construction Solicitor / Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced In-house Construction Solicitor to join their Glasgow office. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on various construction contracts for large-scale projects. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE in construction law and experience with major agreements. The role offers a competitive salary of £80-100k along with a pension contribution and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in construction or infrastructure law.
• Experience with transport, energy, or water projects preferred.
• Existing international experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts.
• Advise on framework agreements and joint ventures.
• Provide legal support for large-scale projects.

Skills

Drafting construction contracts

Negotiating framework agreements

Reviewing legal documents

Understanding of JCT, NEC, FIDIC

Working autonomously

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Company: Our client is a civil engineering company that provides specialist services to complex infrastructure projects in the water, energy and transport sectors, in both the UK and overseas.

Role — In-house Construction Solicitor / Legal Counsel: Working as a member of our client’s in-house legal team, the In-house Construction Solicitor / Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing and advising on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, major framework agreements, and joint ventures related to a wide array of large-scale projects, including matters overseas.

The role is based at the company’s Glasgow office; however you will work with commercial and legal colleagues across the Group, both in the UK and internationally.

About you

We are seeking a Scottish or England & Wales qualified solicitor with circa 5+ years’ PQE in construction / infrastructure, and preferably (but not necessarily) with experience of working on transport, energy or water related projects.

Experience of drafting, reviewing and advising on JCT, NEC, FIDIC, other major framework agreements, and large-scale project matters is essential.

Applicants should possess a strong desire to work in-house, and you should be comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced and expanding business.

Existing international experience is desirable but not essential.

What’s on offer?

The role of In-house Construction Solicitor comes with a circa £80-100k basic (depending on PQE and experience) plus 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance, and the possibility of a discretionary bonus.

The role is based at the company’s Glasgow office and hybrid working is available.