Legal Counsel Construction

Arbuthnot Yon; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Maternity benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Arbuthnot Yon is seeking a construction lawyer (2–7 PQE) to join its in‑house legal team in the Midlands. The role offers exposure to high‑quality construction work and major capital projects, including renewables and infrastructure programmes, within a supportive, high‑performing environment.

You will draft and negotiate contracts (JCT/NEC), advise on capital projects, and provide commercial guidance to project teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified construction lawyer with 2–7 PQE.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts (e.g. JCT/NEC).
• Exposure to major capital projects, renewables and infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of construction matters, drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Support expanding capital projects and construction pipeline.
• Provide pragmatic, commercial guidance to project teams.
• Collaborate across the in-house legal function.

Skills

Construction expertise

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Commercial advice

Infrastructure projects

Job description

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

A leading FTSE 100 organisation is seeking a Construction Lawyer (2–7 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
• 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, 15% pension, 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 renewables agenda.

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