Senior Construction Counsel – NEC Contracts, Hybrid

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Pension contribution up to 10%

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in the UK, with Manchester or Birmingham as a base. The role is full-time and hybrid, offering a salary of £90,000–£100,000. You will review and negotiate NEC contracts, support project teams, and advise on complex construction matters across public and private sectors.

This role focuses on commercially astute contract work, strategic risk management, and developing the Legal function within a growing construction business.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor admitted in a common law jurisdiction with practising certificate.
• Extensive construction law experience, preferably in a major contractor or construction business.
• Proven track record negotiating NEC contracts and related security documents.
• Ability to advise on live project matters and identify contractual risks.
• In-house experience or aptitude for working in-house is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate NEC contracts, consultant and subcontractor appointments, and framework agreements.
• Advise project teams on live contractual matters and identify practical risk protections.
• Negotiate guarantees, parent company and payment guarantees where needed.
• Support governance processes, maintain precedents, and contribute to training.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence project delivery from tender to completion.

Skills

Construction law

NEC contracts

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in the UK, with Manchester or Birmingham as a base. The role is full-time and hybrid, offering a salary of £90,000–£100,000. You will review and negotiate NEC contracts, support project teams, and advise on complex construction matters across public and private sectors.

This role focuses on commercially astute contract work, strategic risk management, and developing the Legal function within a growing construction business.