Role: Legal Counsel
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Location: London
Duration: 3-month contract
Rate: £900 - £1200 per day (Umbrella)
ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Legal Counsel on an initial 3-month contract.
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.
Successful candidates must be qualified with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
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.