In-House Construction Solicitor
Michael Page Leeds
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
- 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.
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