Senior Construction Lawyer in London

Senior Construction Lawyer in London

London Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TR Plus

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Draft and negotiate construction documentation while managing legal interactions across project stakeholders.
  • Company: Join a leading firm focused on long-term building remediation projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on process improvements and project delivery.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in construction law while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' experience in construction law and strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project.

About the Role:

This role would suit a senior construction lawyer who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders. You’ll need to be hands-on, motivated, self-sufficient and able to take ownership of workstreams. The team needs someone who can get into the detail, manage a high volume of work and work well in a project-led environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review and negotiate construction and remediation-related documentation
  • Advise on JCT, NEC contracts, consultant appointments and contractor documentation
  • Work closely with legal, technical and project teams to review, execute and manage documentation to maintain deadlines
  • Help manage legal interactions across owners, residents, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
  • Identify and implement process improvements to support faster delivery

Required experience:

  • Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
  • A minimum of 8+ years’ PQE
  • Strong construction law experience gained either in Private Practice or In-house
  • Experience with JCT, NEC contracts and consultant appointments
  • Background in development, real estate, construction or infrastructure projects
  • Confident working independently and at pace
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Practical, hands-on approach

Office working: Hybrid working, with four days per week onsite in North London

Start date: ASAP, with early July preferred. Candidates on up to two months’ notice will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package: Competitive day rate or FTC equivalent. They will consider candidates on both a day-rate consultancy or fixed-term contract basis. The expected duration is 12 to 24 months.

Senior Construction Lawyer in London employer: TR Plus

Join a dynamic team in North London as a Junior Real Estate Lawyer, where you will be part of a collaborative work culture that values detail-oriented professionals. With opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package, this role offers the chance to engage in meaningful projects that make a real impact in the community. Embrace a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while contributing to exciting building remediation initiatives.

TR Plus

Contact Details:

TR Plus Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Construction Lawyer in London

Construction Law
JCT Contracts
NEC Contracts
Drafting Skills
Negotiation Skills
Stakeholder Management
Project Management