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Legal Counsel - Construction & Commercial

Leeds Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial to join a highly respected consultancy firm based in Leeds. You'll deliver commercial legal advice on a global portfolio of non-contentious construction and consultancy projects, helping manage risk and shape contract strategy in a flexible, supportive team environment.
  • Global project exposure with hybrid flexibility
  • Inclusive, development-focused culture

About Our Client

Join a global consultancy known for its award-winning work with over 2,000 employees worldwide, this FTSE-recognised firm supports some of the most high-profile, complex infrastructure and construction projects. Their values-driven culture champions flexibility, professional growth, and inclusion. Employees benefit from world-class development programmes, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make an impact on international, socially conscious projects.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel - Construction & Commercial will be:

  • Providing pragmatic legal advice on global consultancy and construction projects
  • Reviewing, negotiating, and finalising consultancy, sub-consultancy, and collateral agreements
  • Advising on governance processes and managing risk across contracts
  • Supporting stakeholders with contract administration throughout project lifecycles
  • Delivering legal training to promote awareness of key legal and commercial risks
  • Improving systems and processes within the Legal & Commercial function
  • Collaborating with project and business leads to close out negotiations and guide delivery
  • Working cross-functionally to align legal strategy with commercial objectives

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel - Construction & Commercial should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 2-5 years' PQE
  • Experienced in non-contentious construction law
  • Confident negotiating and drafting consultancy-related contracts
  • Commercially aware with strong communication and stakeholder skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What's on Offer

  • £60-70k base salary
  • Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with option to buy more
  • Private medical, life assurance, income protection, enhanced parental leave
  • Company pension scheme and flexible benefits (cycle scheme, optical/dental cover, travel insurance)
  • Funding for professional memberships
  • Outstanding learning and development programme
  • A truly inclusive and international culture



If you're an experienced Legal Counsel in Construction & Commercial, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6895820
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-122025-6895820