Legal Counsel

Job Description

Legal Counsel opportunities like this don’t come up often particularly at Legal Counsel level where you’re given real exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to work on projects of genuine scale from day one.

This is a position sitting within a major UK infrastructure programme, offering the chance to work across complex, high-value commercial and construction matters. As Legal Counsel, you’ll be embedded within a collaborative legal team, working closely with senior stakeholders and playing a key role in shaping contractual outcomes across a wide-ranging and evolving project.

This isn’t a narrow in-house role you’ll be involved in everything from drafting and negotiation through to advising on risk, disputes and procurement strategy, all within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

The Role

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and construction contracts
• Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Supporting on complex, high-value agreements across infrastructure and supply chain
• Assisting with contractual claims, disputes and resolution strategies
• Managing external legal counsel where required, including cost and performance oversight
• Contributing to reports and briefings for senior decision-makers

What They’re Looking For

• UK qualified Solicitor with circa 1–3 years’ PQE
• Background in commercial and/or construction law
• Experience gained in-house or within private practice
• Strong drafting skills and confidence working with complex agreements
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across different levels
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities

The Opportunity

• Work on one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes
• Gain exposure to high-value, complex legal work early in your career
• Broad role offering real variety and responsibility
• Strong platform for long-term progression within major projects/infrastructure

Location & Contract

• Birmingham based (3 days per week in the office)
• 6-month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Inside IR35
• up to £650 per day (umbrella)

Please note this is an Inside of IR35 role, rate offered is dependent on experience