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In-House Construction Lawyer – Fixed Term
Michael Page Legal · London
Job description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to join our in‑house legal team on a fixed‑term basis. You will act as a trusted adviser to project teams, commercial managers and senior leadership across a wide range of construction and infrastructure matters.
Key responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate construction contracts including NEC3, NEC4, JCT suites and FIDIC agreements.
- Provide legal advice on contractual obligations, risk allocation and variations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support claims management, dispute avoidance and resolution, including adjudications and external counsel coordination.
- Develop precedents, guidance materials and contract playbooks to improve consistency.
- Deliver legal training to commercial and project teams on key contractual and risk issues.
Required profile
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
- 3‑5 years PQE with strong construction law experience, either in private practice or in‑house.
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
Required skills
- NEC3 contracts
- NEC4 contracts
- JCT contracts
- FIDIC agreements
- Contract drafting
- Contract negotiation
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