In-House Construction Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Construction Legal Counsel to join a major UK infrastructure organisation delivering one of the country's most complex and high-profile programmes. Based in Birmingham with hybrid working, this role offers the opportunity to lead on major NEC contracts, complex procurement matters and strategic stakeholder engagement across a nationally significant project. Client Details Our client is a nationally recognised infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's largest transport and regeneration programmes. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation is known for delivering innovative, long-term infrastructure investment with substantial public impact. The legal function plays a critical role in supporting major commercial and procurement decisions across the business. Lawyers within the team work closely with senior operational and executive stakeholders on high-value, strategically important matters within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Description The Senior Construction Legal Counsel will be: • Leading on complex NEC construction and infrastructure contract matters across major projects • Advising senior commercial and procurement stakeholders on contractual risk and strategy • Supporting the negotiation of high-value construction, funding and supply chain agreements • Advising on contractual claims, disputes and risk allocation issues • Managing external legal advisers and supporting key business decision making on strategically significant matters Profile The Senior Construction Legal Counsel should be: • A solicitor or barrister with significant construction and commercial contracts experience • Highly experienced advising on NEC contracts within infrastructure, transport or major projects environments • Experienced supporting high-value procurement and commercial negotiations • Comfortable operating as a senior legal adviser to executive and operational stakeholders • Experienced managing complex contractual risk, disputes and stakeholder relationships Job Offer This is an opportunity to join a highly respected in-house legal team working on one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes. The role offers genuinely complex and high-profile work, strategic stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence major commercial outcomes on nationally significant projects. Alongside a competitive salary of £85,000-£92,000, the organisation offers hybrid working, excellent pension contributions, strong long-term career development and the opportunity to work within a collaborative and values-driven environment. If you're an experienced Senior Construction Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.