Legal Counsel in West End, London

Legal Counsel

London

3-month contract

£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.