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Construction Contracts Legal Counsel

Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Construction Contracts Legal Counsel to join a major UK infrastructure organisation on one of the country's most complex and high-profile projects. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working, this role offers exposure to major projects, NEC contracts and senior stakeholder engagement within a collaborative in-house legal team.

Client Details

Our client is a nationally significant infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's largest and most ambitious transport programmes. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and long-term investment, the organisation offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects with genuine public impact.

The legal team is highly regarded internally and works closely alongside commercial, procurement and operational stakeholders across the business. The organisation promotes flexible working, diversity and inclusion, and offers excellent long-term career development opportunities.

Description

The Construction Contracts Legal Counsel will be:

  • Providing legal advice on high-value NEC construction and infrastructure contracts
  • Supporting procurement, commercial and supply chain teams on major projects work
  • Advising on contractual claims, disputes and risk allocation matters
  • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and funding arrangements
  • Managing external legal counsel where required and supporting key stakeholder decision making
Profile

The Construction Contracts Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor or barrister with strong construction and commercial contracts experience
  • Experienced advising on NEC contracts within infrastructure, construction or major projects environments
  • Experienced working either in-house or in private practice supporting major UK projects
  • Comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships across commercial and procurement teams
  • Experienced handling contractual claims, procurement and risk management matters
Job Offer

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected in-house legal team working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes. The role offers high-quality work, excellent exposure to complex NEC contracting matters and the opportunity to influence major commercial decisions.

Alongside a competitive salary of £65,000-£73,000, the business offers hybrid working, strong pension contributions, excellent long-term career progression and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

If you're an experienced Construction Contracts Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
Posted 2026-06-01

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