Construction Legal Director

Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director | 5+ PQE | Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham BCL Legal is pleased to be working on a standout opportunity for a Legal Director or experienced Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national construction team, based in Birmingham. This is a strategic hire for the firm as it continues to strengthen its non-contentious construction offering. The successful candidate will play a key role in high-value construction projects, advising top-tier clients and mentoring junior team members, with clear scope for further progression. The Role: You will advise on a broad range of high-profile, non-contentious construction matters, working with an impressive client base that spans developers, contractors, consultants, public sector bodies, universities, and major housebuilders. Projects include large-scale infrastructure, housing developments, and process engineering builds. Key responsibilities include: - Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and ancillary agreements (JCT, NEC etc.) - Advising on procurement and project structuring - Supporting the real estate, corporate, and banking teams with construction input on transactions - Supervising and mentoring junior team members - Participating in client development and firm-wide BD initiatives Candidate Profile: The successful candidate will ideally have: - A minimum of 5 years' PQE with a strong focus on non-contentious construction matters - A background from a well-regarded regional, national or international law firm - Excellent drafting and negotiation skills - A collaborative and commercial approach to client relationships - A genuine enthusiasm for team development and business growth What's on Offer: - High quality work within a collaborative and nationally recognised team - Competitive salary plus bonus and full benefits package - Hybrid working - 50/50 office and home - Clear and realistic career development pathway For a confidential discussion about this Construction Legal Director opportunity, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.