Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Construction

Robert Walters • Birmingham, West Midlands, GB • 2d ago

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.

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.

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

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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