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Job summary
A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in construction law. You will manage defect claims and complex contract matters, providing expert legal advice on NEC and JCT contracts. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in dispute resolution and a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience. Strong communication skills and a solutions-focused approach are essential for this position, based in London.
Qualifications
- 3+ PQE in construction law is required.
- Practical, solutions-focused approach needed.
- Experience with NEC and JCT contracts is essential.
Responsibilities
- Manage and advise on defect claims and litigation.
- Draft and review construction contracts and legal documents.
- Support dispute resolution including adjudication and court proceedings.
- Provide guidance on procurement and contract law.
- Deliver training and best practice advice to internal teams.
Skills
JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel - Construction
PQE REQUIRED: 3 +
LOCATION: London
SALARY: On application
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal professional to lead on defect claims and complex construction contract matters. In this role, you’ll provide expert legal advice on contracts (NEC, JCT), manage dispute resolution processes, and support adjudication, arbitration, and court proceedings.
- Manage and advise on defect claims and related litigation
- Draft and review construction contracts and legal documents
- Support dispute resolution including adjudication and court proceedings
- Provide guidance on procurement and contract law
- Deliver training and best practice advice to internal teams
You’ll need strong experience in construction law 3+ PQE and a practical, solutions-focused approach. Knowledge of public sector or housing is a plus.
Apply now to join a supportive team and lead on high-impact legal work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email Pasquale.agatiello@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.
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