Senior Legal Counsel

Hybrid – Greater London | Major UK Housebuilder | Senior Construction Lawyer

Are you a construction lawyer looking for a visible, high-impact in-house role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK housebuilder, taking a pivotal role in how the business manages legal risk, disputes, and compliance in a fast-moving industry. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work directly with senior stakeholders and lead on some of the most high-profile building safety projects in the country.

The role

In this hands-on position, you will:

• Lead on building safety legal matters, including cladding, structural, and fire safety remediation.
• Draft and negotiate JCT contracts, remedial works agreements, consultant appointments, and settlements.
• Manage disputes (mediation, pre-action protocol, and litigation) alongside external counsel.
• Oversee legal spend and panel firm relationships, ensuring cost-effective advice.
• Partner with project, technical, and commercial teams to deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Streamline processes, standardise documentation, and embed best practice.

About you

• UK-qualified solicitor.
• Strong construction law background – preferably both contentious and non-contentious.
• Knowledge of building safety issues (cladding, fire defects, structural remediation).
• Confident handling JCT contracts and disputes from start to finish.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and operating at leadership level.
• Open to candidates from private practice or in-house backgrounds.

Why apply?

• Shape and lead on high-profile building safety projects.
• Join a collaborative legal and project team in a dynamic, forward-thinking business.
• Attractive package and flexible hybrid working.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact us for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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