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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking contractor as a Legal Counsel, where you'll play a pivotal role in major infrastructure projects in the UK and globally. This dynamic position focuses on transactional construction work, allowing you to engage in contract negotiation and execution while collaborating with diverse project teams. With opportunities for growth and autonomy, this is an ideal role for a qualified solicitor looking for variety and long-term career progression in a respected legal team. If you're ready to make an impact in high-value projects, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years' PQE in construction law.
• Experience with standard form contracts like JCT, NEC, FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Advising on procurement strategy and risk.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

JCT

NEC

FIDIC

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

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Client:

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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.

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