Legal Counsel

ARM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist talent acquisition consultancy is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 3-month contract based in London. The role involves providing legal guidance on non-contentious construction and infrastructure matters, reviewing contracts, and supporting project teams. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with strong experience in relevant sectors and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in non-contentious construction law, ideally within infrastructure or engineering sectors.
• In-house experience preferred, particularly within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on construction contracts and procurement strategies.
• Review, draft, and negotiate industry-standard forms including NEC and JCT.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, and operational teams across the UK&I business.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Overview

Legal Counsel – London • 3-month contract • £900 - £1200 per day (Umbrella)

This is a short-term, strategic role focused on non-contentious construction and infrastructure matters, providing legal guidance across a range of projects and commercial activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on construction contracts, ancillary documents, and procurement strategies.
• Review, draft, and negotiate industry-standard forms including NEC and JCT.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk management, and compliance.
• Liaise with external counsel where necessary.
• Assist with internal governance and approvals processes.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, and operational teams across the UK&I business.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.
• Strong experience in non-contentious construction law, ideally within infrastructure or engineering sectors.
• Proficiency with NEC, JCT, and other standard forms of contract.
• In-house experience preferred, particularly within a consultancy or contractor environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.