Legal Counsel Construction

Arbuthnot Yon; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE 100 organisation in Birmingham is seeking a Construction Lawyer (3–7 PQE) to join its in-house legal team. This newly created role offers opportunities to work on major infrastructure and renewal projects, with a competitive salary, 20% bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills in construction contracts and will be part of a collaborative team focused on professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

20% bonus

£5,000 car allowance

Family healthcare

Excellent maternity benefits

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in construction law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC contracts.
• Ability to advise operational and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a variety of construction matters and projects.
• Support capital projects within the organisation.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to various teams.

Skills

Construction contract negotiation

Commercial legal acumen

Team collaboration

Job description

🏗️ Construction Lawyer (3–7 PQE)

FTSE 100 | Midlands | Newly Created Role in a Growing Business & Expanding Team

A leading FTSE 100 organisation is seeking a Construction Lawyer (3–7 PQE) to join its well-established and highly regarded in-house legal team. This is a newly created position offering exposure to high-quality construction work and significant capital projects across the organisation, including work linked to their expanding renewables and infrastructure programmes.

This opportunity sits within a friendly, collaborative legal team known for its supportive culture, excellent development opportunities and high-performing environment. We have helped several lawyers move into this business — all have spoken highly of the culture, the quality of work and the progression on offer.

🔍 The Role

You will :

• Advise on a broad range of construction matters , including drafting and negotiating construction contracts (e.g. JCT / NEC) and supporting major infrastructure and renewables projects
• Support the organisation’s expanding capital projects and construction pipeline
• Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to operational, engineering, procurement and project teams
• Contribute to wider legal matters and work collaboratively across the in-house legal function

📍 Location & Working Pattern

• Midlands-based HQ with additional regional sites
• Hybrid working — applications welcomed from those wanting 4 or 5 days per week
• Modern, progressive and inclusive working environment

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus 20% bonus , £5,000 car allowance , family healthcare and excellent maternity benefits
• A business that genuinely supports work–life balance and internal progression

This is an outstanding opportunity for a construction lawyer (3–7 PQE) looking to grow their career within a respected FTSE 100 organisation while working on major strategic projects and contributing to an evolving infrastructure and renewals agenda.

📩 For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch :

Victoria Moore – [e-mail] | 07971 666134

Kate Mazzag – [e-mail] | 07769 946081

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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