Job Description

Are you an experienced construction lawyer ready to take ownership of high-value, high-impact construction contracts for a major PLC?
We are working with a leading FTSE-listed business who are seeking a Senior Construction Lawyer to join their established in-house legal team. This is a key hire and offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the business's ambitious build programme across the UK.
The Role:
This is a purely non-contentious position, focused on enabling and supporting construction activities through robust legal guidance and documentation. You will:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of construction contracts (bespoke amendments, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, etc.).
Partner with commercial and technical teams to support end-to-end delivery of builds.
Take the lead in improving contract management processes and driving efficiencies across the legal and operational functions.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders and external panel law firms.
Deliver internal training on construction-related legal matters, keeping the business informed and compliant.
You will be:
A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with solid post-qualification experience in non-contentious construction law.
Background from private practice, in-house, or a mix of both.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts.
Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively with commercial stakeholders.
What's On Offer: The salary is a within a banding DOE, plus a car allowance, generous bonus scheme, excellent pension & benefits package
The role is hybrid with office presence in the East Midlands HQ.
Company
BCL Legal - we are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for leading companies based in England

• Every day since 2003 we have been building our knowledge of which lawyers exist in the market for permanent and temporary requirements.
• Over 8,000 'commercial lawyers' have asked us to assist them with their career- our expertise is knowing who to call upon for each role that we assist.
• True experts in our field, with over 2,200 lawyers, company secretaries and compliance professionals placed in-house across the UK since 2003.
• Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and businesses in great detail.
• Unique involvement with the in-house legal community through free CPD seminars

and other added value products. * Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
Some of the organisations we have assisted:

• Arriva
• Asda
• BAE Systems
• Bannatyne
• Bet365
• Bupa
• DHL
• Elior
• Hermes Parcelnet
• Holland & Barrett
• Ilke Homes
• LEVC
• London Luton Airport
• Mercedes Benz
• Michelin
• Molson Coors
• Rolls Royce
• Sodexo
• Zuto

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact Mark Levine, Craig Wilson, Alison McKee, Tom Fleet, Josh Mcconnell or Ray Birkett.
Offices in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
Company info Website Telephone 0161 819 7475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom
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