Legal Counsel

Our client seeks to recruit an in-house lawyer to join their established in-house legal team based in Birmingham city centre.

Reporting into the Associate General Counsel the role will assist with the provision of high quality legal support including drafting documents and providing advice to staff at all levels on all aspects of commercial contracts law including in relation to the procurement and negotiation of high value construction agreements as well as other generic legal contracts.

A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE you will work closely with the team and internal customers. Commercially minded you will have experience of providing commercial contract advice in respect of procurement law. We will consider lawyers from either a commercial contracts, procurement or non-contentious construction background.

This role is an ideal opportunity to move in-house in a highly supported environment.

In addition to possessing a relevant technical background you must exhibit strong personal credibility have excellent client care skills as well as being a talented communicator. Strong self-motivation and the ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks under pressure is vital.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile organisation working on some of the largest infrastructure projects in the UK at a level which offers great scope to carve out a successful career.

Flexible working is on offer.

To apply for this position, or to discuss any aspect of the role, please contact David Cartwright at Chadwick Nott on or

*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.