Commercial Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is supporting the search for a Solicitor (Engineering & Construction) for a major utilities company in the South East. This permanent position offers hybrid working, competitive salary of £70,000 to £85,000, and benefits including an annual bonus and pension contributions. The role involves handling complex commercial matters and drafting contracts within a supportive in-house legal team.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension Contribution of up to 11%

25 days Annual Leave

Life Insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with previous in-house experience or equivalent practice experience.
• Proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with NEC4 suite of contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deal with non-contentious commercial matters and complex contractual issues.
• Advise on legal ramifications of various commercial arrangements.
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.

Skills

Non-contentious commercial matters

Complex contracting

Legal advising

Drafting and reviewing contracts

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor (Engineering & Construction)

South East

Hybrid working

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%
• 25 days Annual Leave
• 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.

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