Senior Legal Counsel - Construction (Infrastructure & Energy)

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel - Construction (Infrastructure & Energy)

Job description

We are currently working on a Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with a rapidly growing infrastructure business operating across a number of complex, capital-intensive projects in the UK and overseas.


This is a broad and highly visible role within a well-regarded legal team, offering significant autonomy and direct exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.


Key responsibilities will include:


• Drafting and negotiating NEC, FIDIC, JCT and bespoke construction agreements

• Advising on major project delivery, procurement and contract management matters

• Supporting tender processes, variations, claims and contractual risk issues

• Advising on a range of commercial, regulatory and operational matters

• Working closely with project, commercial, procurement and finance teams throughout the project lifecycle


Candidates should ideally have:


• 5-7 PQE

• Strong non-contentious construction experience gained in private practice and/or industry

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to problem solving

• Experience advising on large-scale infrastructure, energy or engineering projects


This is an excellent opportunity for a construction lawyer looking to move closer to the commercial decision-making process and play a key role within an ambitious, growing organisation.


London office but with incredibly flexible hybrid working.

Extra information

Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
London Area
Type of Contract
Full-time jobs
Published at
12-06-2026
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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