Thomasons: Construction Contracts Legal Advisor (Part-Time) - Paralegal or Legal Executive
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Part-time
Senior Legal Advisor - Construction Consultancy
Competitive Salary | Flexible Part-Time OpportunityAbout Thomason Partnership
Established in 1947, Thomason Partnership is a leading independent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy. As an Employee-Owned Trust since 2020, our 75-strong team operates from seven UK offices across Manchester, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Newcastle.We have in-depth experience across many different sectors, and are especially well-known for our expertise in complex civil & structural engineering, building facades, defect diagnosis, insurance claims and historic buildings.The Opportunity
We're seeking a Senior Legal Advisor for a newly created role navigating the evolving construction legal landscape, particularly the Building Safety Act 2022.This is genuinely flexible - part-time (potentially 3 days per week) and mainly remote working if desired. Monthly office attendance is expected but location isn't a barrier with seven offices available.Key Responsibilities
You'll review and refine consultancy appointment documents, ensure Building Safety Act 2022 compliance, and mitigate contractual risks while maintaining commercial viability. Supporting pragmatic contract negotiations will be a key part of your role.Your responsibilities include developing in-house compliance policies, integrating legal requirements into our Quality Management System, building competency frameworks, and advising Directors on varied legal and regulatory matters.What We're Looking For
We need someone with a law degree (LLB) or equivalent construction industry legal experience, plus 5+ years in contract management and compliance within construction. Strong construction law understanding and a commercial mindset are crucial.We value a collaborative approach with sensible, practical solutions, self-motivation and independence, strong communication skills, and commercial awareness with attention to detail.Why Choose Thomason Partnership?
We offer a competitive salary, Employee-Owned Trust profit distribution, 8% pension contribution, private healthcare, and 5x salary life insurance. We provide a laptop and mobile, and cover parking costs when you're in the office.You'll enjoy genuine flexibility with part-time, remote, and hybrid working options, 25-days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) plus bank holidays, and access to all seven UK offices.How to Apply
This role offers the rare combination of genuine flexibility, strategic influence in a successful business, employee ownership benefits and a collaborative culture.For a detailed job specification and a confidential chat please contact Adam Zdravkovic at Think Legal Recruitment (working as exclusive consultants for this opportunity). Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to Think Legal for consideration.Thomason Partnership Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.CompanyThink Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house.What makes us different?We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect.Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart.Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships.We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you.Contact us on 0161 826 1411Company info Website Telephone 0161 826 1411 Location 2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
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