Real Estate / Construction Lawyer - In-House Contract Role

Our client, a leading real estate developer, is seeking an experienced lawyer to join a specialist team focused on a large-scale remediation programme. With a significant portfolio of live projects, this is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team working at the intersection of construction law, disputes, and complex portfolio management.

The Role

You will play a key role in managing and coordinating remediation matters across a large number of developments, working closely with external counsel while helping bring greater capability in-house. The work is varied and hands-on, including:

• Advising on construction defects and building safety issues
• Managing construction disputes and liability analysis
• Reviewing and interpreting development documentation (building contracts, warranties, consultant appointments)
• Coordinating and overseeing external law firms
• Supporting commercial and strategic decision-making across a live project portfolio

About You

We are looking for experienced, pragmatic construction lawyers who are comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment. You will likely have:

• 5–10+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
• A background in construction and/or real estate law (contentious or mixed)
• Experience gained in a well-regarded law firm or in-house environment
• Strong understanding of construction and property documentation
• The ability to manage multiple matters and workstreams independently

To find out more on a strictly confidential basis, please express your interest via the Easy Apply button. Should your experience align with our client's core criteria, a member of our team will get in touch to share more information on a confidential, no-obligations basis. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.