Legal Counsel Construction

FTSE 100 | Midlands | Newly Created Role in a Growing Business & Expanding Team

A leading FTSE 100 organisation is seeking a Construction Lawyer (2–7 PQE) to join its well‑established and highly regarded in‑house legal team. This is a newly created position offering exposure to high‑quality construction work and significant capital projects across the organisation, including work linked to its expanding renewables and infrastructure programmes.

This opportunity sits within a friendly, collaborative legal team known for its supportive culture, excellent development opportunities and high‑performing environment. We have helped several lawyers move into this business – all have spoken highly of the culture, the quality of work and the progression on offer.

The Role

• Advise on a broad range of construction matters, including drafting and negotiating construction contracts (e.g. JCT/NEC) and supporting major infrastructure and renewables projects
• Support the organisation’s expanding capital projects and construction pipeline
• Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to operational, engineering, procurement and project teams
• Contribute to wider legal matters and work collaboratively across the in‑house legal function
• Midlands‑based HQ with additional regional sites
• Hybrid working – applications welcomed from those wanting 4 or 5 days per week
• Modern, progressive and inclusive working environment

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus 20% bonus, £5,000 car allowance, 15% pension, family healthcare and excellent maternity benefits
• A business that genuinely supports work–life balance and internal progression

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch:

Victoria Moore – victoria@aysearch.com | 07971 666134

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.