Commercial Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension Contribution of up to 11%

Life Insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor (Engineering & Construction) for a permanent role with a top utilities company. You will handle non-contentious commercial matters, manage complex contracts, and work closely with the legal team. The role allows for flexible working, requiring in-office attendance once a week. Ideal for qualified solicitors or lawyers transitioning in-house.

Qualifications

• Experience in in-house legal roles or significant practice experience.
• Ability to work autonomously on high-value projects.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with complex contracting and contractual matters.
• Advising on a wide range of commercial arrangements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.

Skills

Dealing with non-contentious commercial matters

Advising on legal ramifications

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Overview

Principal Consultant | In-house Legal | Permanent and Temporary | Nationwide

Solicitor (Engineering & Construction)

South East

Permanent

£70,000 to £85,000 per annum

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be supporting one of the country’s largest utilities companies, in their search for a Solicitor (Engineering & Construction) to join them on a permanent basis.

The successful Solicitor will get the chance to work autonomously on a range of high value projects of national importance while also working closely with the wider in-house legal function. The Solicitor will work within a close-knit team, within a larger multi-specialist team.

The Solicitor will be able to benefit from flexible working arrangements, but will be required to attend the office based in the South East at least once a week.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified Solicitor with previous in-house experience or an experienced lawyer from practice looking to make the move in-house.

As a Solicitor, your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Dealing with a full remit of non-contentious commercial matters. Dealing with complex contracting and contractual matters on a regular basis
• Advising on the legal ramifications and structuring of a wide range of commercial arrangements and diverse projects
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and agreements, including the NEC4 suite of contracts

Benefits of working for the Utilities Company:

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Pension Contribution of up to 11%
• Life Insurance
• A host of wellbeing benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced qualified lawyer to join one of the largest utilities companies in the country, so apply NOW to ensure you do not miss this new opportunity!

If interested in the role and want to know more, please contact Zac Carter at our Manchester office.

Seniorities

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Utilities