Legal Counsel London / Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) £100,000 - £110,000 + 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 teamsRequirements: Qualified Solicitor ideally 3+ 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 an...
Legal Counsel in London employer: Sellick Partnership Midlands
At Sellick Partnership Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and community impact. Our Bolton location provides unique opportunities for professional growth, particularly in the housing sector, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying flexible working hours and a commitment to employee development.
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Sellick Partnership Midlands Recruitment Team
