Construction Lawyer (UK Infrastructure Contractor)
Base Salary: £120k
Benefits: Executive Level Car, Generous Bonus, Family Health Care, LTIPS and Pension.
Location: United Kingdom/Hybrid
Sector: Infrastructure, Construction, Utilities
Our client is a leading UK infrastructure contractor they are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Lawyer to join its dynamic in-house legal team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of the nation's most significant and complex infrastructure projects, including major transport, energy, and utilities schemes. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal advice and support across all phases of the project lifecycle, from tender and procurement through to contract execution, delivery, and dispute resolution.
The Role
* Drafting and Negotiating Contracts: Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of construction and engineering contracts, including standard forms (JCT, NEC (especially ECC), FIDIC) and bespoke agreements, with a particular focus on large-scale infrastructure projects.
* Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and commercial risks associated with construction delivery and contracting strategies.
* Advisory Role: Providing timely and pragmatic legal advice to project teams, senior management, and commercial departments on contract interpretation, statutory and regulatory compliance (e.g., CDM Regulations, Health and Safety), and company policies.
* Dispute Resolution: Managing and supporting claims, adjudications, arbitrations, and litigation, including instructing and collaborating with external counsel.
The Person
* Possessing a valid practising certificate in England & Wales or another recognised UK jurisdiction.
* A minimum of 4+ years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) gained within a recognised law firm or in-house legal department, with a demonstrable specialism in non-contentious and contentious construction law.
* Significant experience working on large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, or major projects. Direct experience with a contractor is highly desirable.
* In-depth, working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts (particularly ECC) is essential. Familiarity with other standard forms (JCT, ICE) is beneficial.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and drafting skills. Must be a proactive, commercially astute, and solutions-focused team player who can build strong relationships across the business.
Unfortunately, due to our high number of applications we are unable to respond to all applicants. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.