Senior Construction Lawyer - #2084687

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Construction Lawyer to join a leading housebuilding business in the North West. You'll play a key role delivering high-quality legal advice on non-contentious construction matters across major residential developments. This is a strategic, business-facing position with real influence.

Client Details

Our client is a FTSE-listed leader in the UK residential development sector, recognised for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities nationwide. Known for its strong financial performance and commitment to innovation, the business offers a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where legal teams work closely with commercial stakeholders. Employees benefit from a supportive environment, clear career pathways, and a focus on long-term development and wellbeing.

Description

The In-house Senior Construction Lawyer will be:

• Advising on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related documentation
• Supporting land, planning, and development teams on project delivery
• Managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes

Profile

The Senior Construction Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years' PQE in construction law
• Experienced in non-contentious construction matters and contracts
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Confident working autonomously within a fast-paced environment
• Ideally experienced within in-house or real estate/development sectors

Experience in Building and Construction would be great.

Job Offer

Salary up to £90k plus car allowance and benefits.

Hybrid working from local office, Manchester or Warrington area.