Legal Counsel

Job Description

Legal Counsel opportunities like this dont come up often particularly at Legal Counsel level where youre given real exposure real responsibility and the chance to work on projects of genuine scale from day one.

This is a position sitting within a major UK infrastructure programme offering the chance to work across complex high-value commercial and construction matters. As Legal Counsel youll be embedded within a collaborative legal team working closely with senior stakeholders and playing a key role in shaping contractual outcomes across a wide-ranging and evolving project.

This isnt a narrow in-house role youll be involved in everything from drafting and negotiation through to advising on risk disputes and procurement strategy all within a fast-paced high-impact environment.

The Role

• Drafting reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and construction contracts
• Providing clear commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Supporting on complex high-value agreements across infrastructure and supply chain
• Assisting with contractual claims disputes and resolution strategies
• Managing external legal counsel where required including cost and performance oversight
• Contributing to reports and briefings for senior decision-makers

What Theyre Looking For

• UK qualified Solicitor with circa 13 years PQE
• Background in commercial and/or construction law
• Experience gained in-house or within private practice
• Strong drafting skills and confidence working with complex agreements
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across different levels
• Organised proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities

The Opportunity

• Work on one of the UKs most significant infrastructure programmes
• Gain exposure to high-value complex legal work early in your career
• Broad role offering real variety and responsibility
• Strong platform for long-term progression within major projects/infrastructure

Location & Contract

• Birmingham based (3 days per week in the office)
• 6-month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Inside IR35
• up to 650 per day (umbrella)

Please note this is an Inside of IR35 role rate offered is dependent on experience