Part Time In-House Legal Counsel

2 or 3 days a week role

Construction firm

London – Hybrid working

£70K-£100K full time equivalent)

Job Title: In-House Legal Counsel

Reporting to: Operations Director / Development Director / CEO

Looking for an In-House Counsel to assist and advise on:

  • Construction litigation (adjudication, final account settlements, contractual disputes).
  • JCT contract preparation.
  • Consultant appointments and warranties.
  • General contract litigation (breach of Development Agreements, Funding Agreements, Breach of Consultant Appointments and claims against PI).
  • PII claims.
  • Planning law.

The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct necessary case research to aid with any legal matter. Further, they will be a key component in communications with external solicitors and consultants.

Qualifications

  • UK qualified (at least 3 years PQE)
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in legal assistance
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols
  • Background in any/all of the following:
  • Construction law
  • Planning law

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.co.uk/legal-information/privacy-notice.