In-House Legal Counsel, Construction

Legal Counsel - Construction (4-6 PQE) Manchester Hybrid (2 days in office)

A leading global organisation is seeking a talented construction lawyer (4-6 PQE) to join its high-performing in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to move in-house into a business known for its collaborative culture, strong values, and genuine commitment to work-life balance.

The Role

You will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of construction and infrastructure matters. The role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts, supporting complex projects, and working closely with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of construction matters across major projects
• Drafting and negotiating contracts, including standard forms and bespoke agreements
• Supporting the business on risk identification and mitigation
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver practical, solution-oriented advice

About You

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years' PQE in construction law
• Strong experience with JCT contracts
• Exposure to PFI/PPP projects (highly desirable)
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across a global business

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation
• Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing legal team
• Excellent work-life balance with a hybrid working model
• High-quality, varied work on complex and interesting projects

This is an outstanding opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to take the next step in their career in a role that offers both challenge and balance.