Senior Legal Counsel

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 110.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working 3 days in office

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Autonomy and senior stakeholder access

Descripción de la vacante

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a leading international construction and engineering business based in London. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days from home, and involves advising on complex contracts and strategic matters.

You will review, draft and negotiate construction contracts (JCT at core, with NEC/FIDIC exposure), provide commercial legal guidance across project lifecycles, and support tender negotiations with senior stakeholders.

Formación

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE in UK construction law.
• Experience with JCT contracts and exposure to NEC/FIDIC is essential.
• Strong commercial drafting and contract negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Review, draft and negotiate construction contracts, primarily JCT with exposure to NEC and FIDIC
• Provide commercially focused legal advice throughout project lifecycles
• Support tender negotiations and live project delivery
• Advise on contractual risk and mitigation strategies
• Liaise with external advisers and contribute to compliance and internal policy
• Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders

Conocimientos

Solicitor (Qualified)

Construction law experience

Contract negotiation

Independent working

Educación

Legal qualification (Solicitor)

Descripción del empleo

Senior Legal Counsel

London / Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

£110,000 - £120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a leading international construction and engineering business to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded in-house legal team supporting complex construction projects across the UK and Europe.

Working closely with the Head of Legal, you'll become a trusted legal adviser to the business, partnering with commercial and project teams on high-value construction projects while enjoying genuine autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your involvement beyond purely legal work.

Senior Legal Counsel - Role Overview

This is a broad, commercially focused in-house role, with around 80% of the work centred on reviewing and negotiating construction contracts. You'll primarily advise on JCT contracts, while also supporting projects involving NEC and FIDIC contracts where required.

Alongside contract work, you'll provide strategic legal advice throughout the project lifecycle, support project teams on commercial issues and contribute to wider legal initiatives across the business.

The role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and would suit a construction lawyer looking to play a more visible role within an international business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, draft and negotiate construction contracts, primarily JCT with exposure to NEC and FIDIC
• Provide commercially focused legal advice throughout the lifecycle of construction projects
• Support project teams during tender negotiations and live project delivery
• Advise on contractual risk and prepare practical risk mitigation strategies
• Support project advisory work and commercial decision making
• Assist with construction-related claims and disputes where required
• Manage warranties, guarantees and wider contractual documentation
• Liaise with external legal advisers on specialist matters
• Contribute to legal compliance, policies and internal best practice
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across commercial, operational and leadership teams

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor ideally 6+ yrs PQE
• Strong UK construction law experience gained within a leading law firm or highly regarded contractor
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT contracts, with exposure to NEC and/or FIDIC
• Strong commercial drafting and contract negotiation skills
• Comfortable working independently and acting as a trusted adviser to the business
• Previous in-house experience is welcomed but not essential
• Strong technical ability and a genuine interest in construction law

What's in it for you:

• Salary of £110,000 - £120,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days in the London office, 2 days from home)
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits
• Significant autonomy and exposure to senior stakeholders with the opportunity to attend client meetings and broaden your commercial involvement
• Excellent long-term career progression within an international business

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