Join Elevate Legal Talent as an Interim Mid-Senior Construction Lawyer
Elevate Legal Talent is seeking an Interim Mid-Senior Construction Lawyer to provide expert legal support on high-value, complex projects for major utilities, leading contractors, and top-tier clients.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced solicitor to lead advisory work on multi-million-pound construction projects, covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, and working with contracts such as JCT, NEC, and FIDIC.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide interim legal leadership on complex construction projects from inception to completion
* Draft, review, and negotiate large-scale construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
* Advise clients on risk, compliance, and contract strategy across multi-million-pound projects
* Mentor and support junior lawyers and paralegals during the interim period
* Assist with disputes and claims where necessary, with a focus on resolution strategy
* Build and maintain strong client relationships with senior stakeholders
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)
* Minimum 5–10 years’ PQE, with substantial experience in construction law (contentious and non-contentious)
* Proven expertise in JCT, NEC, and FIDIC contracts
* Strong advisory and drafting skills for large-scale, complex projects
* Leadership experience, including mentoring junior lawyers and managing client engagements
* Ability to work independently and deliver strategic outcomes quickly
Desirable:
* Experience within a recognised construction practice
* Exposure to high-profile utility, infrastructure, or major contractor projects
* Comfortable providing immediate impact in an interim capacity
About Elevate Legal Talent
Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Our Legal Talent division connects exceptional legal professionals with evolving client needs through a curated global talent community and advanced technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse culture drives innovation and excellent business outcomes. Join us and bring your authentic self to work while helping reshape the legal industry.