Legal Counsel - Contracts

Tetra Tech Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Legal Counsel - Contracts to join its Leeds legal team. The role focuses on reviewing, advising on, and negotiating contract terms for professional consultancy services, including bespoke and government contracts.

Ideal candidates will have 4+ years PQE in non-contentious construction law or related in-house experience, plus strong analytical and communication skills and a willingness to learn construction law. You’ll work in a collaborative environment in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years' PQE in non-contentious construction law or similar in-house experience.
• Candidates with fewer years' PQE but strong relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical, communication, and multitasking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review, advise on, and negotiate terms for professional consultancy contracts (including industry-standard NEC PSC).
• Advise senior management on legal risks and compliance.
• Conduct tender reviews and provide training to project managers.
• Support and develop the solicitor apprentice within the team.
• Explore and assess legal AI solutions to improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

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Legal Counsel - Contracts

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Organising Institution / Firm

Tetra Tech Europe

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Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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Minimum 4+ years PQE in non-contentious construction law or similar in-house experience; experience in professional appointments; strong analytical and commercial skills.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel - Contracts

Category: Jobs

Organiser: Tetra Tech Europe

Description: Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a non-contentious construction or commercial contracts lawyer to join its legal team in Leeds. The role involves reviewing, advising on, and negotiating contract terms governing professional consultancy services, including bespoke, industry-standard (e.g., NEC PSC), and government contracts.

Key responsibilities include: advising senior management on legal risks, conducting tender reviews, delivering legal training to project managers, and investigating legal AI solutions. The successful candidate will also assist in supervising and developing the team’s solicitor apprentice.

Eligibility: Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4+ years’ PQE in non-contentious construction law or similar in-house experience. Candidates with fewer years’ PQE but strong relevant experience, or those with commercial contracts experience and a willingness to learn construction law, will also be considered. Strong analytical, communication, and multi-tasking skills are required.

Deadline: Not specified

Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Fees: None

Contact Information: Not specified