Legal Counsel (Construction)

Newlon Housing Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association is seeking an experienced construction lawyer to oversee Latent Defect Claims and provide legal advice on complex construction contracts. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' experience and a strong academic background in Law. This role offers excellent benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Flexi scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ post qualification experience as a construction lawyer.
• Ideally have worked as a full-time construction solicitor.
• Thorough understanding of Housing Acts and Construction Regulations Laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all cases relating to Latent Defect Claims.
• Provide legal advice on complex construction contracts.
• Support and monitor the day-to-day running of case files.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Strong communication

Problem-solving in legal contexts

Education

2:1 degree in Law or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Law

Job description

Overview

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all cases relating to Latent Defect Claims.
• Provide legal advice on complex construction contracts, license agreements and other legal matters.
• Support and monitor the day-to-day running of case files and oversee proceedings in the Technology & Construction Court.
• Provide legal advice to the Special Projects Team and review and input into submissions for adjudication and arbitration proceedings.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ post qualification experience as a construction lawyer working within the property arena.
• Ideally have worked since qualification as a full-time construction solicitor or similar.
• Strong academic background with a minimum 2:1 grade at degree level in Law, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification in Construction Law.
• Thorough understanding of the relevant Housing Acts and Construction Regulations Laws, and an understanding of Disrepair issues relating to the maintenance of properties.
• Ability to identify key issues and business parameters in complex cases and communicate effectively to senior management.

Benefits

27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You will be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, located two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

How to apply

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website: www.newlon.org.uk/vacancies

Additional information

Closing date is 23:59 on Sunday 26 October 2025. However the advert could close sooner if the right candidate is found. Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office. Date to be confirmed.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer.

No agencies please