Senior Construction Solicitor
From £100,000, £7,500 flex allowance, up to 30% discretionary bonus + benefits
Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you?
What is the role?
A trusted and valued senior legal advisor to the business,a construction law subject matter expert responsible for identifying, managing and mitigating legal risk in GAL's capital programmes and construction related activities in a manner that facilitates competitive advantage and commercial growth.
This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.
What will you do?
- Provides legal advice primarily to the Construction team, Procurement and the wider business as required, in respect ofconstruction and commercial matters of significant value and complexity
- Acts as trusted legal advisor for the business, providing legal risk mitigation advice to facilitate commercial growth
- Leads more junior members of the Legal team and wider business
- Advises on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and keeps abreast of changes to that framework
- Advises in relation to ongoing contract management issues
- Educates the business in relation to legal risk identification and mitigation
- Assists General Counsel with Legal Function budget oversight and management
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Qualified solicitor or barrister with in construction law, acquired in private practice and/or within an in-house legal team
- Current practicing certificate
- Construction law subject matter expert, with deep expertise in drafting and negotiating various construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, EPC, and framework agreements.
- Strong understanding of strategic priorities and financial drivers, alongside the wider industry and evolving risk landscape.
- Strong understanding of risk allocation in construction projects and how risk interacts with procurement routes.
- Extensive experience advising organisations, managing legal risk to support competitive advantage and sustainable growth while remaining service oriented.
- Proven track record on complex, high-value and strategically significant matters, including Development Consent Orders, PPP/PFI and major infrastructure programmes
- Excellent communicator, also able to listen effectively in a team or business environment and build strong relationships.
- Experience of advising on ad hoc construction disputes, including adjudication, arbitration, litigation
- Experienced in advising and influencing at senior levels, with the credibility to shape key business decisions
- Strong judgement on where to focus and how to add most value to deliver optimal business outcomes
- Experience leading and developing teams, building capability and driving performance
What's in it for you?
We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by:
- A discretionary annual bonus,
- Discounted rail travel to work,
- Share matching scheme and more.
We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.
There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.
At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.
What's it like to work at London Gatwick?
At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.
We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.
London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.
Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.
You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick
Application deadline: 28th July 2026.
