Legal Counsel - Construction & Commercial

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm based in Leeds is seeking a Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on non-contentious construction projects, negotiate contracts, and manage legal templates and risks in a collaborative environment. A solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in construction law is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical and life assurance

Funding for professional memberships

Outstanding learning and development programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in non-contentious construction law.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on global consultancy and construction projects.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize consultancy agreements.
• Advise on governance processes and manage contract risk.
• Deliver legal training to promote awareness of risks.

Skills

Legal advice

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Solicitor or equivalent with 2-5 years' PQE

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial to join a highly respected consultancy firm based in Leeds. You'll deliver commercial legal advice on a global portfolio of non-contentious construction and consultancy projects, helping manage risk and shape contract strategy in a flexible, supportive team environment.

Client Details

Join a global consultancy known for its award-winning work with over 2,000 employees worldwide, this FTSE-recognised firm supports some of the most high-profile, complex infrastructure and construction projects. Their values-driven culture champions flexibility, professional growth, and inclusion. Employees benefit from world-class development programmes, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make an impact on international, socially conscious projects.

Description

The Legal Counsel - Construction & Commercial will be:

• Providing pragmatic legal advice on global consultancy and construction projects
• Reviewing, negotiating, and finalising consultancy, sub-consultancy, and collateral agreements
• Advising on governance processes and managing risk across contracts
• Supporting stakeholders with contract administration throughout project lifecycles
• Delivering legal training to promote awareness of key legal and commercial risks
• Improving systems and processes within the Legal & Commercial function
• Collaborating with project and business leads to close out negotiations and guide delivery
• Working cross-functionally to align legal strategy with commercial objectives

Profile

The Legal Counsel - Construction & Commercial should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 2-5 years' PQE
• Experienced in non-contentious construction law
• Confident negotiating and drafting consultancy-related contracts
• Commercially aware with strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Job Offer

• £60-70k base salary
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with option to buy more
• Private medical, life assurance, income protection, enhanced parental leave
• Company pension scheme and flexible benefits (cycle scheme, optical/dental cover, travel insurance)
• Funding for professional memberships
• Outstanding learning and development programme
• A truly inclusive and international culture

If you're an experienced Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.