Junior Legal Counsel

Global Construction Company | London (flexible) / Hybrid | £55,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits I'm currently working on a genuinely standout in-house opportunity with a global construction company. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior construction/projects lawyer looking to move in-house into a highly regarded and collaborative legal team supporting major UK and international infrastructure projects. The role sits within a sizeable and well-established legal function supporting a global business. The team advises on some of the most high-profile and technically complex projects in the market, with work spanning transport, energy, water, development and infrastructure. Importantly, this is not a narrow contracts role. The legal team is highly integrated with the business and offers broad exposure across commercial, construction, disputes, governance and international matters over time. The culture is a major selling point. The team is known for being welcoming, supportive and low ego, with strong work/life balance and flexible working genuinely embedded into the business. The Role You will support senior lawyers and the wider business on a broad range of construction and commercial matters, including: · Consultancy agreements · Professional appointments · NDAs · Collateral warranties · Novation agreements · Framework agreements · General commercial and governance matters You'll work closely with project teams and senior stakeholders across the business, gaining exposure to high-value and internationally significant projects from an early stage. About You This opportunity is likely to suit: · An England & Wales qualified solicitor (or common law equivalent) · Around NQ-3 PQE · Experience within construction, projects or infrastructure matters (preferred) · Candidates from private practice, in-house or public sector backgrounds · Someone commercially minded, collaborative and keen to develop broadly in-house Why This Opportunity? · Exceptional work/life balance · Broad and varied in-house exposure · High-quality, internationally recognised projects · Supportive and highly regarded legal team · Strong long-term career platform · Flexible/hybrid working · Exposure beyond pure construction law over time The business is also notably open-minded on backgrounds and career paths, and has built a diverse and inclusive legal team. If this could be of interest, or you'd like a confidential discussion regarding the team and opportunity, please get in touch.