Legal Director - Construction and Development
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Director - Construction and Development to join a well-established organisation within the UK property and infrastructure sector. This is a key leadership role within a specialist legal function, providing expert advice across complex construction, development, and commercial matters. The position offers significant exposure to large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects and the opportunity to influence delivery at a strategic level.
Job Title: Legal Director - Construction and Development
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Location: Cheshire
Salary: £80,000 - £92,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote
* Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on construction, development, and contractual matters.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a range of construction and project-related agreements, including professional appointments and ancillary documentation.
* Support the structuring and execution of complex development arrangements across multiple stakeholders.
* Lead negotiations with contractors, consultants, and external counterparties.
* Ensure consistency and compliance across all project documentation and underlying agreements.
* Advise on legal risk and relevant regulatory developments affecting projects.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders across commercial, technical, and delivery teams.
* Liaise with external legal advisers as required to support transaction delivery.
* UK Solicitor with 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
* Strong background in construction law, real estate development, or related project-based legal work.
* Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex commercial contracts.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment.
* Experience in large-scale development or infrastructure projects.
* Exposure to funding structures or multi-party contractual frameworks.
* Experience working across multidisciplinary project teams.
This is a strong opportunity for a senior legal professional seeking a high-impact role within a complex project environment, offering flexibility, competitive benefits, and involvement in significant development activity. If this Legal Director - Construction and Development is of interest then please apply via the advert or for more information email sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com
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