Legal Counsel @ Well-known Contractor - Work on Major UK & Global Projects

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known contractor is seeking a Legal Counsel to work on major UK and global infrastructure projects. The role involves transactional construction work and supports various project functions from contract negotiation to execution. The successful candidate will join a high-performing legal team, offering an opportunity for growth and varied responsibilities in a respected environment. Ideal for candidates with solid construction law experience and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Solid construction law experience required.
• 2-7 years PQE.
• Confident in standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
• Exposure to disputes work is beneficial.
• In-house experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts.
• Advising on procurement strategy and risk.
• Supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Involvement in disputes work where needed.
• Refining internal processes and contract templates.

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy

Risk advisory

Disputes management

Clear practical advice

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel @ Well-known Contractor - Work on Major UK & Global Projects

We’re hiring on behalf of a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong global presence. They’re delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, and their legal team plays a key role in that success.

This is a great opportunity to join a trusted, high-performing team in a role that’s primarily focused on transactional (non-contentious) construction work. You’ll be working closely with colleagues across project delivery and commercial functions, supporting everything from contract negotiation through to execution.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Advising on procurement strategy and risk
• Supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle
• Getting involved in disputes work where needed
• Helping to refine internal processes and contract templates

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with solid construction law experience
• 2-7 years' PQE
• Confident working with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
• Some exposure to disputes work is a bonus
• Comfortable giving clear, practical advice to commercial stakeholders
• In-house experience is helpful but not essential

Why this role?

You’ll be involved in major, high-value projects with real visibility across the business. It’s a close-knit legal team that’s respected internally, and there’s room to grow with the role. If you’re looking for variety, autonomy and long-term progression, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, reach out to Sam Gadsdon:

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Job Overview

ID:

1524842

Date Posted:

Posted 20 hours ago

Expiration Date:

28/06/2025

Location:

London

Competitive

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