Legal Counsel (Construction) in East Midlands

Job description

Legal Counsel (Construction)

East Midlands

Hybrid Working

Permanent

£60,000 + excellent benefits

Sellick Partnership is pleased to be supporting a leading UK construction and engineering company in their search for a Legal Counsel (1–4 PQE) to join their in-house team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a small, collaborative legal function and to help shape the way legal services are delivered across the wider group. The successful candidate will support on a variety of high-value projects across industrial, multi-room, civils and infrastructure sectors, working directly with project teams and senior stakeholders.

The role would suit a qualified solicitor with a strong grounding in commercial contracts and an interest in construction law, whether gained in private practice or already in-house.

As Legal Counsel, your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Drafting template documents, policies, and guidance materials
• Advising and assisting project teams across the business
• Supporting the business in managing risks and avoiding disputes
• Managing claims (including insurance claims) and liaising with external counsel as required
• Delivering legal training to commercial, design, and operational teams
• Helping to devise and implement processes to support projects and mitigate risks

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor (1–4 PQE) with experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Ideally have some experience in construction law (though this is not essential)
• Be pragmatic, approachable, and commercially minded, with excellent communication skills
• Enjoy working as part of a team and building relationships across the business

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• 26 days of annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training and development opportunities within a supportive working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer to build their in-house career with a major UK construction and engineering business, gaining exposure to high-value and complex projects of national importance.

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more, please contact Zac Carter at Sellick Partnership.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English