Senior Construction Counsel - Remote/Hybrid

Arbuthnot Yon; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, established team

Remote working options

Job summary

Arbuthnot Yon in Birmingham is seeking a senior construction lawyer for a full-time or part-time role covering maternity leave. This position offers flexibility with remote working options and requires at least five years of post-qualification experience in construction law.

The ideal candidate will lead on non-contentious construction contracts and support commercial agreements, contributing to a friendly and established team within an innovative business.

Qualifications

• At least five years post‑qualification experience (5 PQE) in construction law.
• Strong experience in leading construction contracts; knowledge of broader commercial areas is a bonus.
• Willingness to upskill in broader commercial practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on non‑contentious construction contracts.
• Support broader areas such as commercial agreements, training, insurance and compliance.
• Strategically manage the business’s risk and ongoing contentious matters when required.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Contract negotiation

Commercial agreements

Job description

Arbuthnot Yon in Birmingham is seeking a senior construction lawyer for a full-time or part-time role covering maternity leave. This position offers flexibility with remote working options and requires at least five years of post-qualification experience in construction law.

The ideal candidate will lead on non-contentious construction contracts and support commercial agreements, contributing to a friendly and established team within an innovative business.