Legal Counsel (Construction)

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment in London is seeking a Construction Legal Counsel for its in-house team. This business-facing role supports a broad portfolio of construction, maintenance and asset investment projects, focusing on practical legal guidance to enable project delivery.

You will advise on NEC-based arrangements, support engineering programmes, negotiate commercial agreements for goods and services, and provide pragmatic advice on contractual risks and disputes.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years PQE with construction, projects or infrastructure background.
• Experience advising on NEC contracts is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on NEC-based arrangements for construction projects.
• Support engineering and network improvement programmes.
• Negotiate commercial agreements for goods and services.
• Provide pragmatic advice on contractual risks and disputes.

Skills

Construction law

NEC contracts

Contract negotiation

Job description

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Legal Counsel (Construction)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

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London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Likely 4–6 PQE; Construction/projects/infrastructure background; Experience with NEC contracts

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel (Construction)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
Description: An established infrastructure organisation is seeking a Construction Solicitor to join its in-house legal team in London. This is a broad, business-facing role supporting a varied portfolio of construction, maintenance, and asset investment projects. Responsibilities include advising on NEC-based arrangements, supporting engineering and network improvement programmes, negotiating commercial agreements for goods and services, and providing pragmatic advice on contractual risks and disputes. The role emphasizes business partnering and solutions-focused capacity over purely technical legal advisory work.
Eligibility: The ideal candidate will likely have 4–6 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) with a background in construction, projects, or infrastructure. Specific experience advising on NEC contracts is a key requirement. Candidates from both private practice and in-house backgrounds (infrastructure, utilities, transport, or engineering) are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid working)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Adam Spencer, In-House Legal Recruitment at Heriot Brown.