Senior Legal Counsel in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time No home office possible

Recruitment Consultant – Legal & Governance

Allen Lane is supporting a public sector organisation on their recruitment for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team on a permanent basis.

Location: Birmingham (3 days onsite per week).

Application deadline: 21st January 2026 (early applications accepted).

Provide high quality legal support including drafting and advising on commercial contracts, procurement, construction, funding agreements, corporate law, intellectual property, finance and technology issues.
Deliver statutory advice as required.
Advise on resolution of contractual claims and disputes, supporting but not directly conducting litigation or arbitration with external counsel.
Manage external legal support, monitor costs, set budgets and timescales, and ensure quality.
Prepare and draft reports and briefings for senior management, liaising with senior lawyers and policy advisers across government departments.
Promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work and comply with related policies.

Produce and present complex documents and reports to diverse audiences.
Prepare complex legal drafting without supervision.
Influence stakeholders at all levels and build effective relationships.
Problem‑solving skills and ability to work without established precedent.
Balance and prioritise multiple tasks while maintaining detail and meeting deadlines.
Advanced planning and organisational skills.
Flexible, multidisciplinary teamwork experience on commercial legal issues.

Qualified solicitor or barrister with contracting or construction experience in a client and/or contractor environment.
Minimum 5 years PQE.
Specialised in contract law and/or procurement law, preferably major projects.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal, Administrative and Other; Industries: Utilities, Telecommunications, Rail Transportation.

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Contact Detail:

Allen Lane Recruiting Team

Location: Birmingham