Senior Construction Lawyer (Interim) | 3 Days Per Week Location: Hybrid (UK) Contract: Interim | 3 days per week We are working with an exciting organisation seeking an experienced Senior Construction Lawyer to provide interim legal support on a leisure and sports development project. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned construction lawyer to join a collaborative in-house team, working closely with the project manager and wider project stakeholders to deliver legal support across a significant capital project. You will be the lead legal contact for day-to-day construction matters, providing pragmatic, commercial advice throughout the lifecycle of the project. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction documentation, including JCT contracts , consultant appointments and associated project documentation. Advising on a broad range of construction-related legal issues arising during the project. Working closely with the project team and project manager to provide timely and commercially focused legal support. Managing and coordinating external legal advisers where specialist construction, planning or property advice is required. Supporting the wider legal team on construction-related property and planning matters. We're looking for a confident, commercially minded construction lawyer who can quickly integrate into the team and operate with minimal supervision. 10+ years' PQE in construction law (although candidates with equivalent experience will also be considered). ~ Extensive experience advising on JCT contracts , consultant appointments and wider construction documentation. ~ Previous in-house experience or significant experience advising commercial clients on major development projects. ~ The ability to work autonomously while building strong relationships with project stakeholders. ~ This is a rare opportunity to play a key role on a landmark leisure and sports project while enjoying the flexibility of a three-day-per-week interim assignment.
