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In-House Construction Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
The In‑House Construction Solicitor in Leeds delivers high‑quality legal advice on construction, refurbishment and energy projects, balancing risk and commercial objectives while working closely with senior business and legal teams.
  • Shape major construction & energy transition projects
  • Hybrid role at global, sustainability‑driven leader

About Our Client

Our client is a world‑leading technical services provider in energy, FM, regeneration, and smart buildings, part of a major European construction group. With over 13,000 UK employees and £17bn+ global turnover, they're driving net‑zero, digital and industrial transitions. Award‑winning, inclusive and sustainability‑focused, they invest heavily in training (£4m/year), DE&I networks, and wellbeing.

Job Description

The In‑House Construction Solicitor will be:

  • Providing practical legal advice on construction/refurb projects
  • Drafting, negotiating and managing JCT, NEC and related contracts
  • Advising on tenders, variations, governance, and operations
  • Managing internal and external legal resource
  • Delivering training on legal and procurement matters
  • Collaborating with business, commercial, BD, and senior teams
  • Supporting public‑sector procurement and compliance

The Successful Applicant

The In‑House Construction Solicitor should be:

  • A UK qualified solicitor or barrister with ideally 4+ PQE
  • Experienced in JCT and NEC frameworks, ideally with contract negotiation experience across public/private sectors
  • Comfortable with public procurement processes
  • From private practice and/or in‑house construction law background

What's on Offer

  • Salary £75,000-95,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • £5,000 car allowance (or cash alternative)
  • 10-15% annual bonus
  • Life cover (3x salary), employee discounts, gym deals, cycle‑to‑work scheme
  • Holiday buy scheme and 2 CSR volunteer days per year
  • Extensive training budget, professional qualification support



If you're an experienced Construction Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6766784
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-062025-6766784