Construction Lawyer

Construction Lawyer

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary range: £85k - £95k

We’re seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to join a leading UK infrastructure organisation, supporting major development and investment projects that shape the future of national transport.

In this role, you’ll provide expert legal support to Infrastructure and Procurement teams , advising on a broad range of construction and commercial matters. You’ll work on significant infrastructure projects, applying your strong knowledge of NEC contracts , and will have opportunities to broaden your expertise across other areas such as Operations and Technology .

This is a great opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded solicitor who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a variety of challenging and high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal partner to the Infrastructure and Procurement teams.
• Provide specialist legal advice on construction and infrastructure projects, with a focus on NEC forms of contract.
• Support on commercial incentivisation and procurement arrangements across the business.
• Draft and maintain standard form contracts, precedents, and practical legal toolkits.
• Create clear, user-friendly guidance to help teams comply with legal and contractual obligations.
• Offer post-contractual advice on project delivery and potential disputes.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Strong experience working with NEC contracts in a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Proven ability to deliver pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
• Excellent communication, drafting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Flexible and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to broaden into other areas of law as needed.