Overview
Legal Counsel @ Well-known Contractor – Work on Major UK & Global Projects Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
Title: Legal Counsel @ Well-known Contractor – Work on Major UK & Global Projects
Company: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
We’re hiring on behalf of a Tier 1 main contractor with a strong global presence. They’re delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, and their legal team plays a key role in that success.
This is a great opportunity to join a trusted, high-performing team in a role that’s primarily focused on transactional (non-contentious) construction work. You’ll be working closely with colleagues across project delivery and commercial functions, supporting everything from contract negotiation through to execution.
What you’ll be doing:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
Advising on procurement strategy and risk
Supporting project teams throughout the lifecycle
Getting involved in disputes work where needed
Helping to refine internal processes and contract templates
What we’re looking for:
Qualified solicitor with solid construction law experience
2-7 years’ PQE
Confident working with standard form contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC)
Some exposure to disputes work is a bonus
Comfortable giving clear, practical advice to commercial stakeholders
In-house experience is helpful but not essential
Why this role?
You’ll be involved in major, high-value projects with real visibility across the business. It’s a close-knit legal team that’s respected internally, and there’s room to grow with the role. If you’re looking for variety, autonomy and long-term progression, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, reach out to Sam Gadsdon:
