Job Description
In-House Construction Lawyer
PQE: 4+
Newcastle: Hybrid (3 days in-office)
Shape the Future of Global Projects from the Inside Out!
Are you a seasoned Construction Lawyer ready for your next big move? We’re on the lookout for a sharp legal mind to join a thriving, forward-thinking company in Newcastle. As part of a compact, dynamic legal team, you’ll be embedded in the business, playing a pivotal role in driving success and safeguarding operations across high-value international construction projects.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Every day is different. From reviewing global project appointments to advising cross-functional teams, you’ll be immersed in the business, helping shape projects from inception to delivery. Expect to:
* Draft, review and negotiate major project agreements and contracts.
* Advise stakeholders across the business on a wide variety of construction-related legal matters.
* Implement and refine legal risk management policies.
* Lead or support team management (depending on experience).
* Jump into wider legal challenges, from property and IPR to data protection and debt recovery.
* Contribute to strategic, business-wide legal initiatives.