Legal Counsel (Construction) - Energy

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a construction lawyer to join their dynamic legal team in London. In this pivotal role, you'll provide essential legal guidance on significant infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and effective contract management. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact project success. With a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid working, this opportunity is perfect for a qualified solicitor looking to advance their career in a thriving sector. Join a high-quality legal team and make a difference in the construction industry!

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in construction law.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts in infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across procurement and contract negotiation.
• Support project delivery with practical legal input.

Skills

Construction Law

NEC Contracts

Legal Advice

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

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Location: London
Job Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel
Salary: Competitive

I'm working with an energy company delivering some of the most significant infrastructure projects in the UK. They’re looking for a construction lawyer to join their legal team in London.

You’ll work closely with commercial and delivery teams, providing legal advice across procurement, contract negotiation and risk management. It's a hands-on, collaborative role where your legal input will directly support project delivery.

What they’re looking for
• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with experience in construction law • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly in an infrastructure setting • Comfortable advising stakeholders across legal, commercial and delivery functions • Able to give clear, practical legal advice in a fast-paced environment • Experience in-house or on secondment is a bonus

Why consider this role • You’ll be advising on nationally significant infrastructure projects • The work is varied, complex and commercially focused • Hybrid working with flexibility around office attendance • A high-quality legal team that is well integrated across the business • Competitive salary and benefits

If you’d like to hear more, get in touch and I’ll be happy to share further details. All conversations will be kept confidential.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Construction and Legal Services

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