Senior Construction Lawyer

Manchester Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Construction Lawyer to join a leading housebuilding business in the North West. You'll play a key role delivering high-quality legal advice on non-contentious construction matters across major residential developments. This is a strategic, business-facing position with real influence.
  • Join a FTSE 100 leader in house building
  • High-impact role with strong salary & progression

About Our Client

Our client is a FTSE-listed leader in the UK residential development sector, recognised for delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities nationwide. Known for its strong financial performance and commitment to innovation, the business offers a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where legal teams work closely with commercial stakeholders. Employees benefit from a supportive environment, clear career pathways, and a focus on long-term development and wellbeing.

Job Description

The In-house Senior Construction Lawyer will be:

  • Advising on a wide range of non-contentious construction matters
  • Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related documentation
  • Supporting land, planning, and development teams on project delivery
  • Managing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Construction Lawyer should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 5+ years' PQE in construction law
  • Experienced in non-contentious construction matters and contracts
  • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Confident working autonomously within a fast-paced environment
  • Ideally experienced within in-house or real estate/development sectors



Experience in Building and Construction would be great.

What's on Offer

Salary up to £90k plus car allowance and benefits.

Hybrid working from local office, Manchester or Warrington area.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7033938
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Property
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-062026-7033938