Senior Legal Counsel - Construction 12 month FTC (remote)

Job Overview

Location: Birmingham-based HQ with remote working available and occasional office attendance.

Position type: Full‑time or part‑time (3–4 days per week).

Contract: 12 months covering maternity leave for a senior construction lawyer.

Client: An innovative, cutting‑edge business in the building and construction sector, working across residential, commercial, infrastructure, education and healthcare projects both in the UK and internationally.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead on non‑contentious construction contracts.
• Support broader areas such as commercial agreements, training, insurance and compliance.
• Strategically manage the business’s risk and ongoing contentious matters when required.

Qualifications

• At least five years post‑qualification experience (5 PQE) in construction law.
• Strong experience in leading construction contracts; knowledge of broader commercial areas is a bonus.
• Willingness to up‑skill in broader commercial practice.

Benefits and Working Patterns

Friendly, established team within an international business.

Part‑time or full‑time working patterns will be considered.