At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on construction and development projects.
- Company: Well-established organisation in the UK property and infrastructure sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and significant career impact.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a key leadership role influencing large-scale projects.
- Qualifications: Solicitor with 6+ years' experience in construction law.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-House Construction Solicitor to join a well-established organisation within the UK property and infrastructure sector. This is a key leadership role within a specialist legal function, providing expert advice across complex construction, development, and commercial matters. The position offers significant exposure to large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects and the opportunity to influence delivery at a strategic level.
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Location: Cheshire
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote
Key Responsibilities:- Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on construction, development, and contractual matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of construction and project-related agreements, including professional appointments and ancillary documentation.
- Support the structuring and execution of complex development arrangements across multiple stakeholders.
- Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and external counterparties.
- Ensure consistency and compliance across all project documentation and underlying agreements.
- Advise on legal risk and relevant regulatory developments affecting projects.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across commercial, technical, and delivery teams.
- Liaise with external legal advisers as required to support transaction delivery.
- Solicitor in England and Wales with 6+ years' post-qualification experience.
- Strong background in construction law, real estate development, or related project-based legal work.
- Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex commercial contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
- Experience in large-scale development or infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to funding structures or multi-party contractual frameworks.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary project teams.
This is a strong opportunity for a senior legal professional seeking a high-impact role within a complex project environment, offering flexibility, competitive benefits, and involvement in significant development activity.
In-house Construction Solicitor in Cheshire employer: Robert Walters
Join a leading organisation in the UK property and infrastructure sector as an In-House Construction Solicitor, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on large-scale projects while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises employee well-being and development.
