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: Competitive
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in office, 3 days remote

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• UK Qualified Solicitor with 6+ 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.

Desirable:

• 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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