BCL Legal
Building Safety Counsel
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Hybrid - Greater London | Major UK Housebuilder | Senior Construction Lawyer
Are you a construction lawyer looking for a visible, high-impact in-house role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK housebuilder, taking a pivotal role in how the business manages legal risk, disputes, and compliance in a fast-moving industry. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders and lead on some of the most high-profile building safety projects in the country.
The role
In this hands-on position, you will:
- Lead on building safety legal matters, including cladding, structural, and fire safety remediation.
- Draft and negotiate JCT contracts, remedial works agreements, consultant appointments, and settlements.
- Manage disputes (mediation, pre-action protocol, and litigation) alongside external counsel.
- Oversee legal spend and panel firm relationships, ensuring cost-effective advice.
- Partner with project, technical, and commercial teams to deliver pragmatic solutions.
- Streamline processes, standardise documentation, and embed best practice.
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About you
- UK-qualified solicitor.
- Strong construction law background - preferably both contentious and non-contentious.
- Knowledge of building safety issues (cladding, fire defects, structural remediation).
- Confident handling JCT contracts and disputes from start to finish.
- Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and operating at leadership level.
- Open to candidates from private practice or in-house backgrounds.
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Why apply?
- Shape and lead on high-profile building safety projects.
- Join a collaborative legal and project team in a dynamic, forward-thinking business.
- Attractive package and flexible hybrid working.
Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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