Legal Counsel
3 month contract
Central London
Hybrid 2-3 days in the office
ASAP - 3months
Hours per week: 37.5
Qualification required for this role:
Must be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 post qualifications years of experience
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to support our clients UK & Ireland business within a leading multinational engineering consultancy. This is a short-term, strategic role focused on non-contentious construction and infrastructure matters, providing legal guidance across a range of projects and commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice on construction contracts, ancillary documents, and procurement strategies.
* Review, draft, and negotiate industry-standard forms including NEC and JCT.
* Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk management, and compliance.
* Liaise with external counsel where necessary.
* Assist with internal governance and approvals processes.
* Collaborate with commercial, technical, and operational teams across the UK&I business.
Requirements
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.
* Strong experience in non-contentious construction law, ideally within infrastructure or engineering sectors.
* Proficiency with NEC, JCT, and other standard forms of contract.
* In-house experience preferred, particularly within a consultancy or contractor environment.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Legal Counsel looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.