Legal Counsel in City of London
Job description
Role: Legal Counsel
Location: London
Duration: 3-month contract
Rate: £900 - £1200 per day (Umbrella)
ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Legal Counsel on an initial 3-month contract.
This is a short-term, strategic role focused on non-contentious construction and infrastructure matters , providing legal guidance across a range of projects and commercial activities.
***Successful candidates must be qualified with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience***
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on construction contracts, ancillary documents, and procurement strategies.
- Review, draft, and negotiate industry-standard forms including NEC and JCT.
- Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk management, and compliance.
- Liaise with external counsel where necessary.
- Assist with internal governance and approvals processes.
- Collaborate with commercial, technical, and operational teams across the UK&I business.
Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.
- Strong experience in non-contentious construction law , ideally within infrastructure or engineering sectors.
- Proficiency with NEC, JCT , and other standard forms of contract.
- In-house experience preferred, particularly within a consultancy or contractor environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- City of London
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Published at
- 11-09-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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