Interim Construction Lawyer (Initial 3 month contract) - Global Engineering Powerhouse

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an Interim Construction Lawyer for an initial 3-month contract in London. This unique role involves advising on NEC/JCT contracts and working collaboratively in a business-facing position. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of PQE and strong non-contentious experience. Competitive package and opportunities for extension available.

Benefits

Competitive package

Opportunity for extension

Collaborative, business-facing position

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE in construction law.
• Strong background in non-contentious matters.
• Immediate availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Advising and negotiating NEC/JCT contracts.
• Drafting professional service appointments and warranties.
• Supporting bid preparation and contractual queries.

Skills

E&W Qualified construction lawyer

Strong non-contentious background

Experience with NEC/JCT contracts

Public procurement bids experience

Contentious experience

Job description

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Interim Construction Lawyer (Initial 3 month contract) - Global Engineering Powerhouse, london (city of london)

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

We’re delighted to be partnering with a global engineering powerhouse, renowned for delivering some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure and energy projects. They are offering a fantastic in-house opportunity for a talented Construction Lawyer (4–7 PQE) to join their team.

This is a rare opportunity to step into an in-house environment where you’ll work side by side with the business, directly influencing bids and projects that shape communities and industries.

• Contract: 3 months (with strong potential to extend)
• Experience: 4–7 years PQE (prior in-house experience welcome, but not essential if you bring strong construction expertise)
• Location: Hybrid – initially 3 days in office, with greater flexibility possible later

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising on and negotiating NEC/JCT contracts
• Drafting & amending professional services appointments, collateral warranties, PCGs, and related documents
• Supporting bid preparation and contractual queries
• While predominantly non-contentious, some involvement in commercial claims may arise

What are they looking for?

• E&W Qualified construction lawyer with a strong non-contentious background (4-7PQE, but happy to consider more experienced)
• Contentious experience is a plus
• Strong non-contentious experience across NEC/JCT contracts
• Public procurement bids experience is welcome
• Immediately available

What is on offer?

• Competitive package
• Excellent opportunity to work in a rare in-house construction role
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, business-facing position rather than purely advisory
• Variety in your work — from procurement bids to commercial claims, no two days are the same

If you’re a construction lawyer looking for a new challenge, this is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise into an exciting in-house setting where your work will help shape major projects.

? Apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion.