Legal Counsel

CDI - Russell Taylor; Chorley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal consultancy in Chorley is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its in-house team. The ideal candidate will have solid expertise in construction law, particularly with JCT and NEC contracts, and the ability to manage a varied workload in a dynamic environment. This full-time position offers hybrid/remote working flexibility and includes a competitive salary of £70,000-£75,000 plus car and bonus.

Benefits

Car

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experienced legal counsel with expertise in construction law.
• Proven knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Preferably has an in-house background.

Responsibilities

• Advise on construction contracts including JCT, NEC and bespoke agreements.
• Support live project teams across procurement, delivery, risk and disputes.
• Draft, negotiate and review a range of construction and commercial contracts.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance across all project activity.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Advising commercial teams

Contract negotiation and drafting

Risk management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel - Construction

Full Time | Permanent

Hybrid/ Remote Working- Chorley

£70,000-£75,000 + Car & Bonus

We're seeking an experienced Legal Counsel with solid construction law expertise to join a growing in-house legal team. This is a fantastic role for someone with strong knowledge of construction contracts who enjoys working closely with commercial and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on construction contracts including JCT, NEC and bespoke agreements
• Support live project teams across procurement, delivery, risk and disputes
• Draft, negotiate and review a range of construction and commercial contracts
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors
• Manage risk and ensure compliance across all project activity

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with proven construction law experience
• In-house background preferred but will review applicants from a Private Practice background
• Strong knowledge of JCT / NEC contracts
• Confident advising commercial teams and project managers
• Able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment

If you're a construction lawyer looking to take the next step in-house, we'd love to hear from you