Engineering & Construction Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor (Engineering & Construction) to join a large utilities company in the South East. The role includes managing non-contentious commercial matters and advising on complex projects. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with relevant experience. Benefits include a discretionary annual bonus, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension contribution of up to 11%

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in-house or from practice preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously on high-value projects.
• Experience in complex contracting matters.

Responsibilities

• Deal with a full remit of non-contentious commercial matters.
• Advise on legal ramifications of commercial arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Experience in non-contentious commercial matters

Knowledge of NEC4 contracts

Ability to draft and negotiate contracts

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor (Engineering & Construction) — South East • Hybrid • Permanent • £70,000-85,000 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.

Responsibilities

• Deal with a full remit of non‑contentious commercial matters.
• Deal with complex contracting and contractual matters on a regular basis.
• Advise on the legal ramifications and structuring of a wide range of commercial arrangements and diverse projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and agreements, including the NEC4 suite of contracts.

Benefits

• 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!

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