Legal Counsel (Construction) - Energy

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled construction lawyer to join their dynamic legal team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects, providing essential legal advice across procurement and contract negotiations. With a focus on collaboration, you'll engage with commercial teams and stakeholders, ensuring successful project delivery. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and the chance to be part of a high-quality legal team that is integral to the business's success. If you're passionate about construction law and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexible Office Attendance

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law with a focus on NEC contracts.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement, contract negotiation, and risk management.
• Support project delivery through hands-on legal input.

Skills

Construction Law

NEC Contracts

Legal Advice

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Description

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.

020 3957 9374
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