Legal Counsel – Construction
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Organising Institution / Firm
Rolling Basis (Official)
London Area, United Kingdom
Not Specified
Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) with strong background in construction projects and commercial contracts; proven knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts; ability to advise on disputes, TUPE, data protection, competition law and IP in a commercial setting.
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Taylor Root, a leading legal recruitment firm, is seeking a Legal Counsel – Construction to join its in‑house legal team supporting a fast‑growing Construction/Capital Projects division in the London Area, United Kingdom.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
- Extensive experience advising on construction projects, construction contracts and commercial agreements.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT standard form contracts.
- Familiarity with TUPE, data protection, competition law and intellectual property in a commercial context.
- Excellent stakeholder‑management and communication skills.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Provide legal support throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects and commercial transactions.
- Advise on and negotiate construction and commercial agreements.
- Draft, review and maintain standard contract documentation and precedents.
- Manage disputes involving customers, contractors and suppliers, including oversight of external counsel.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise on business impact.
- Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, People, Tax, IT, Health & Safety and Compliance functions.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting.
Contact: Fiyin Fayeye, Director at Taylor Root (no email provided). For further queries, use the LinkedIn messaging feature to reach the recruiter.
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