Legal Counsel - Construction

Taylor Root; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Taylor Root in London is seeking a Legal Counsel – Construction to join its in-house team supporting a fast-growing Construction/Capital Projects division in the London Area.

Requires minimum 2 years PQE with strong background in construction contracts, ability to advise on disputes, TUPE, data protection, competition law and IP in a commercial setting. You will draft and negotiate contracts and manage project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Extensive experience advising on construction projects and commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT standard form contracts.
• Familiarity with TUPE, data protection, competition law and intellectual property in a commercial context.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal support throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects and commercial transactions.
• Advise on and negotiate construction and commercial agreements.
• Draft, review and maintain standard contract documentation and precedents.
• Manage disputes involving customers, contractors and suppliers, including oversight of external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on business impact.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, People, Tax, IT, Health & Safety and Compliance functions.

Connaissances

PQE 2+ years

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

Legal Counsel - Construction

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

London Area, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) with strong background in construction projects and commercial contracts; proven knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts; ability to advise on disputes, TUPE, data protection, competition law and IP in a commercial setting.

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Taylor Root, a leading legal recruitment firm, is seeking a Legal Counsel – Construction to join its in‑house legal team supporting a fast‑growing Construction/Capital Projects division in the London Area, United Kingdom.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Extensive experience advising on construction projects, construction contracts and commercial agreements.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT standard form contracts.
• Familiarity with TUPE, data protection, competition law and intellectual property in a commercial context.
• Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal support throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects and commercial transactions.
• Advise on and negotiate construction and commercial agreements.
• Draft, review and maintain standard contract documentation and precedents.
• Manage disputes involving customers, contractors and suppliers, including oversight of external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on business impact.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, People, Tax, IT, Health & Safety and Compliance functions.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.

Contact: Fiyin Fayeye, Director at Taylor Root (no email provided). For further queries, use the LinkedIn messaging feature to reach the recruiter.