Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Construction
Posted Today by Robert Walters
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Construction involves providing expert legal advice on construction law, managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters, and ensuring compliance throughout all project stages. The position requires strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels. This is a 12-month temporary contract based in Birmingham, aimed at supporting the company's growth in the construction and real estate development sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of construction law, including procurement, contracts, disputes and regulatory compliance.
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of construction-related contracts and agreements, including JCT, NEC and bespoke forms.
- Support the business in the management of claims, disputes and adjudications, working with external counsel where appropriate.
- Advise on risk allocation in project documentation and support project teams in mitigating legal and commercial risks.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business, including project managers, commercial teams and senior leadership, to deliver practical, solutions-focused legal guidance.
- Manage relationships with external law firms to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
- Support corporate governance and ensure compliance with applicable construction and regulatory requirements.
Key Skills:
- Qualified solicitor with 5 + years’ PQE, with significant experience in construction law (contentious and/or non-contentious).
- Solid knowledge of standard form contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC) and experience drafting and negotiating amendments.
- Experience advising on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in-house or with a top-tier private practice firm.
- Strong negotiation, drafting and problem-solving skills.
- Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
My client is a market leader in the construction and real estate development sector. Our projects shape skylines and deliver long-lasting impact for communities across the UK and beyond. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Construction with specialist expertise in construction law to join our team.
Job Title: Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Construction
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: 12-month temporary contract
The Role
As Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Construction, you will act as a trusted adviser across all stages of our projects, from procurement through to delivery and completion. You will manage a diverse portfolio of legal matters, ensuring compliance, reducing risk and enabling the business to meet its commercial objectives.
About You
We are looking for a highly capable and commercially minded lawyer with strong construction law expertise and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 5 + years’ PQE, with significant experience in construction law (contentious and/or non-contentious).
- Solid knowledge of standard form contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC) and experience drafting and negotiating amendments.
- Experience advising on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in-house or with a top-tier private practice firm.
- Strong negotiation, drafting and problem-solving skills.
- Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with industry-leading professionals.
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
How To Apply
Please send apply to the advert or send an updated CV to Sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com
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