Job Description
Position: In-House Legal Counsel, Construction
Role Type: Permanent (Ideally full-time, part-time will be considered)
Location: Northamptonshire (Hybrid & Flexible Working)
Salary Range: £60,000 to £100,000 per annum (DOE) + Excellent Bonus & Benefits
Our client is a leading organisation based in the Northamptonshire region now seeking to hire a Legal Counsel with experience in non-contentious construction contracts to join their In-House legal function. The role offers a hybrid working model with flexibility, alongside an attractive bonus and benefits package.
The Role
* Advise the business on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters, ensuring contracts are structured, negotiated, and executed effectively.
* Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts including JCT and NEC contracts, consultancy agreements, collateral warranties, and associated agreements.
* Develop and maintain contract precedents, templates, and guidance notes to streamline processes.
* Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory developments affecting construction and infrastructure projects.
About You
We are looking for a commercially astute Lawyer ideally:
1. Qualified as a UK Solicitor or Ba...