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In-house Construction and Projects Lawyers for the Built Environment

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Construction and Projects Lawyer Recruitment for The Built Environment

In the constantly changing world of construction, having a strong in-house legal team isn’t simply legal support – it’s a cornerstone that enables project success, mitigates risk, and propels business growth. At Florit Legal, we specialise in connecting construction, real estate and infrastructure businesses with top-tier legal talent that can add true value to your operations.

Why In-House Legal Talent is Crucial in Construction

  • Contract Management: Navigate complex agreements with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project success and protect your interests.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead of building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Dispute Resolution: Efficiently handle claims and disputes, from labour issues to project delays, minimising disruptions and costs.
  • Land Use and Planning: Navigate zoning laws, obtain necessary permits, and manage environmental impact assessments.
  • Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with large-scale construction projects.
Why Partner with Florit Legal?
Florit Legal

Why Partner with Florit Legal?

  • Sector Experience: Our experience with lawyers that help to create our ‘built environment’ ensures we can introduce you to legal professionals who understand the intricacies of the construction and real estate industries.
  • Extensive Network: We maintain relationships with top legal talent in construction, including those not actively job-seeking, giving you access to the best in the field.
  • Tailored Approach: We don’t just fill positions; we help you build legal teams that align with your desired behaviours, project needs and overall business strategy.
  • Confidentiality: We understand the sensitive nature of many high-level recruitment projects and maintain the utmost discretion throughout the process.
  • Long-term Partnership: Our commitment extends beyond the placement. We offer ongoing support and assurance to ensure your legal team evolves with your business needs.

Our Experience in Construction and Real Estate Legal Recruitment

We understand the unique legal challenges faced by the construction sector. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to identify legal professionals who can navigate these complexities and contribute to your company’s success.

Key Roles:

  • General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer appointments
  • Construction Contracts Lawyers and Litigators
  • Real Estate Development Lawyers
  • Planning and Environmental Lawyers
  • Health and Safety and other Regulatory Compliance experts

Areas Covered:

  • Commercial Real Estate Developers
  • House Builders
  • Infrastructure and Civil Engineering
  • Facilities Management Businesses
  • Building Materials Suppliers
Building Your Legal Team for Future Success
Florit Legal

Building Your Legal Team for Future Success

Whether you’re a CEO looking to appoint a General Counsel, or a CLO aiming to expand your team of legal counsel, Florit Legal can be relied upon to assist in building a legal function that protects and strengthens your construction business.

Our tailored approach and robust process ensure that you not only find legal professionals with the right skills but also individuals who align with your company culture and understand the unique challenges of the construction industry. In a sector where legal issues can make or break projects, having the right legal talent can be the difference between success and costly setbacks or disputes.

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Client: Orbia
Client: Persimmon
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Client: arco
Client: tyco

Preliminary Discussions

To discuss a forthcoming recruitment project over Microsoft Teams, please set up a Talent Consultation appointment via Calendly. All information will be treated with the utmost confidence. If you need us to sign an NDA prior to the consultation, please let us know when arranging the appointment.
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Built Environment Case Studies & Insights

General Counsel Executive Search – Construction Industry

General Counsel Executive Search – Construction Industry

A General Counsel executive search project undertaken confidentially, with interim cover pending a permanent appointment.
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Head of Legal and Company Secretary Search – Real Estate Sector

Head of Legal and Company Secretary Search – Real Estate Sector

This Company Secretary search was instigated by the PLC Chair and subsequently extended to add Head of Legal responsibilities.
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General Counsel Position in the Steel Manufacturing Industry

General Counsel Position in the Steel Manufacturing Industry

A General Counsel position backfilled for incumbent with early release date. Our strong interim GC gave CEO time to find the ideal replacement.
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Group General Counsel Position – Safety Products Industry

Group General Counsel Position – Safety Products Industry

Our client released its Group GC from full notice requirements. We then quickly backfilled the role on an interim-to-perm basis via our senior lawyer network in just 2 weeks.
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General Counsel Role in Zero Carbon Energy Projects

General Counsel Role in Zero Carbon Energy Projects

A geotechnical consultancy created a general counsel and company secretary role in its transition from oil and gas support to zero carbon project investments.
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In-house Construction Lawyer Search for a Global Life Sciences Business

In-house Construction Lawyer Search for a Global Life Sciences Business

An In-house Construction Lawyer was sought for our FTSE 100 client's global capital expenditure programme. The narrowness of this niche makes headhunting essential if you need strong candidates to choose from.
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In-house Real Estate Lawyer for Renewable Energy Company

In-house Real Estate Lawyer for Renewable Energy Company

Rare in-house role for a commercial property lawyer. A limited talent pool among the in-house legal community necessitated a proactive search from both law firms and industry.
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Risk and Compliance: Head of Department Search for a Water Utility Company

Risk and Compliance: Head of Department Search for a Water Utility Company

When our client's Head of Risk and Compliance retired we managed both internal and external applicants in their successful search for a successor.
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Governance and Compliance Recruitment for an EMEA Functional Head

Governance and Compliance Recruitment for an EMEA Functional Head

Our client sought to bring Governance and Compliance and entity management support in-house, requiring an experienced governance professional.
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