Legal Counsel

• Join a UK leading utilities business
• Join a strong brand

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. They play a significant role in their sector and are known for fostering an inclusive and professional working environment.

Job Description

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of construction documents (NEC, JCT) and commercial agreements and protect the company's legal rights.
• Provide advice on procurement regulations, commercial disputes, property litigation and data protection.
• Update the Company's standard suite of documents.
• Provide legal advice to internal teams as and when requested
• Collaborate with stakeholders, addressing their concerns while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to internal teams.
• Mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Have extensive knowledge of regulator and/or utility sector legal issues, gas industry related legislation and codes including relevant legislation's such as the Gas Act 1986 (and related regulations).

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of at least 1-2 years PQE.
• Broad Corporate/Commercial law background
• Good understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT)
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• To be able to work autonomously and to produce high quality work.
• Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation skills and ability to effectively manage your own workload.

What's on Offer

• A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum DOE
• Performance related bonus
• Hybrid working structure
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension): 5% employee contribution, with company doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• Annual salary review
• Permanent contract with opportunities for professional growth.
• A chance to work within the Energy & Natural Resources industry on impactful projects.