Legal director - construction and development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Director - Construction and Development to join a well-established organisation within the UK property and infrastructure sector. This is a key leadership role within a specialist legal function, providing expert advice across complex construction, development, and commercial matters. The position offers significant exposure to large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects and the opportunity to influence delivery at a strategic level. Job Title: Legal Director - Construction and Development Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract Location: Cheshire Salary: £80,000 - £92,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote Key Responsibilities: * Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on construction, development, and contractual matters. * Draft, review, and negotiate a range of construction and project-related agreements, including professional appointments and ancillary documentation. * Support the structuring and execution of complex development arrangements across multiple stakeholders. * Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and external counterparties. * Ensure consistency and compliance across all project documentation and underlying agreements. * Advise on legal risk and relevant regulatory developments affecting projects. * Work closely with internal stakeholders across commercial, technical, and delivery teams. * Liaise with external legal advisers as required to support transaction delivery. Essential Skills & Experience: * UK Solicitor with 5 years' post-qualification experience. * Strong background in construction law, real estate development, or related project-based legal work. * Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex commercial contracts. * Strong stakeholder management skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. * Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment. Desirable: * Experience in large-scale development or infrastructure projects. * Exposure to funding structures or multi-party contractual frameworks. * Experience working across multidisciplinary project teams. This is a strong opportunity for a senior legal professional seeking a high-impact role within a complex project environment, offering flexibility, competitive benefits, and involvement in significant development activity. If this Legal Director - Construction and Development is of interest then please apply via the advert or for more information email Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates