Legal Counsel Construction firm London (Hybrid working) £80K-£90K bonus The role: To work closely with the wider legal team to provide high quality, effective, pragmatic, solutions orientated legal advice to the business - with a focus on non-contentious construction law advice. This will include advising on and assisting in the negotiation of high value contracts, in both the contractor and sub-contractor space. This will include standard form (NEC and JCT in particular) and bespoke contracts. To support the applicable business divisions in proactively identifying potential disputes or claims and anticipating and providing strategic advice to avoid such disputes or claims. To be a point of reference on construction law matters within the business for business stakeholders, ensuring that the Head of Legal is kept up to date on key matters and challenges; building relations with stakeholders within the business divisions and broader business, in particular developing trusted relationships in areas of expertise. To promote key legislative changes that may impact the business divisions and share the same across the team and business divisions as appropriate. Support in running training sessions and promote knowledge sharing across the team and business divisions. Developing and rolling out, with the team, appropriate precedent tools and materials to the commercial teams within the relevant business divisions to assist with their commercial contract reviews and negotiations. Knowledge & Skills Relevant post qualification experience as a solicitor admitted in England and Wales. Experience of advising on common standard form contracts (NEC and JCT etc). Has a broad understanding of corporate risk areas. 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.com/gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself ADZN1_UKTJ