In-House Construction Lawyer

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom LHH Full time

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (subject to PQE)
Facilities Management
Contract Type: Permanent
Full Time
Manchester Flexible Working)
LHH are assisting our client, a leading facilities management group, in their search for an experienced construction litigation solicitor. Joining their collegiate and sizeable in-house team as Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Counsel (depending on PQE), you'll act as the primary advisor on a broad-range of contentious construction matters.
Supported by the Head of Legal and wider team (incl. Leading on a broad-range of construction-related matters, from early stage advisory work for bad debt all the through to acting against insolvent contractors and adjudication on major litigated cases
Drafting correspondence during early stages of a dispute, assessing evidence, risk and discussing strategy with relevant business divisions.
Instruct and manage external legal advisors when commercially appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the wider in-house legal. Providing support and training on best practice when required.
Sound understanding of processes surrounding construction litigation.
Ability to work autonomously and make sound legal judgments.
This role offers flexible working - whilst offices are in Manchester, candidates who are happy to travel from time-to-time are encouraged to apply. The opportunity is suitably remunerated in line with the North West market and offers a well-rounded compensation package.
LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers.
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