Senior Legal Counsel – Leeds

A close collaboration with senior stakeholders defines this role as a Senior Legal Counsel in Leeds, focusing on construction and commercial contracts within a prominent UK infrastructure company. The position involves advising on the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, including drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment, utilising standard and bespoke agreements. Applicants should demonstrate significant in-house legal experience, especially in construction, and possess strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. They will provide clear guidance on contractual issues, support dispute resolution, and enhance legal processes and compliance. The role requires an autonomous, pragmatic lawyer capable of operating within a fast-paced environment and delivering practical, commercially focused advice. The successful candidate will contribute to developing legal precedents, contract management systems, and internal training to mitigate legal and commercial risks.