Michael Page
In-House Construction Solicitor
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Senior Construction Legal Counsel
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Construction Legal Counsel to join a major UK infrastructure organisation delivering one of the country's most complex and high-profile programmes. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to lead on major NEC contracts, complex procurement matters and strategic stakeholder engagement across a nationally significant project.
Client Details
Our client is a nationally recognised infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's largest transport and regeneration programmes. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation is known for delivering innovative, long-term infrastructure investment with substantial public impact.
The legal function plays a critical role in supporting major commercial and procurement decisions across the business. Lawyers within the team work closely with senior operational and executive stakeholders on high-value, strategically important matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
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Description
The Senior Construction Legal Counsel will be:
- Leading on complex NEC construction and infrastructure contract matters across major projects
- Advising senior commercial and procurement stakeholders on contractual risk and strategy
- Supporting the negotiation of high-value construction, funding and supply chain agreements
- Advising on contractual claims, disputes and risk allocation issues
- Managing external legal advisers and supporting key business decision making on strategically significant matters
Profile
The Senior Construction Legal Counsel should be:
- A solicitor or barrister with significant construction and commercial contracts experience
- Highly experienced advising on NEC contracts within infrastructure, transport or major projects environments
- Experienced supporting high-value procurement and commercial negotiations
- Comfortable operating as a senior legal adviser to executive and operational stakeholders
- Experienced managing complex contractual risk, disputes and stakeholder relationships
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Job Offer
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected in-house legal team working on one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes. The role offers genuinely complex and high-profile work, strategic stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence major commercial outcomes on nationally significant projects.
Alongside a competitive salary of £85,000-£92,000, the organisation offers hybrid working, excellent pension contributions, strong long-term career development and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and values-driven environment.
If you're an experienced Senior Construction Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
Desired Skills and Experience
Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts, Procurement Law, Public Sector Procurement, Infrastructure Projects, Construction Law, In House Legal, Major Projects, Contract Negotiation, Government / Public Sector, Intellectual Property, Project Finance, Dispute Resolution, Birmingham Legal Jobs, Hybrid Working Legal
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