Position: Senior Legal Counsel, Construction
Role type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Central London (Hybrid working, 2 days a week office-based)
Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 per annum (DOE), plus bonus and excellent benefits

We are supporting a leading organisation with a new Construction Senior Legal Counsel opportunity. This is a fantastic opening to work on high-value, complex, and non-contentious construction and infrastructure projects in a supportive, flexible, and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft and negotiate complex contracts, with a focus on FIDIC agreements, ensuring compliance and alignment with business objectives.
Provide expert legal advice on non-contentious construction and infrastructure project matters, supporting the business in high-value transactions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage legal risks and maintain focus on project goals.
Assist in developing strategies to deliver large-scale construction projects effectively.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across the business, contributing to a diverse and dynamic work environment.Candidate Requirements:

UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of six years PQE.
Significant experience within construction law, having handled FIDIC contracts.
Additional experience in corporate/M&A work is highly desirable.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance attention to detail and understanding of the "big picture."
Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.What's on Offer:

Competitive salary between £100,000 - £125,000 per annum (DOE)
Performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Hybrid working arrangement, promoting work-life balance and flexibility.
Exceptional company culture with a focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and employee well-being.How to Apply:

If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at chris.ewles @(url removed)

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you