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Legal Counsel

Newport Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking to add a Corporate & Commercial Legal Counsel in to their growing in house legal team.
  • 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.
Contact
Chris Feedam
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6813340
Phone number
0118 933 7038

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Energy - In House
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Newport
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Feedam
Consultant phone
0118 933 7038
Job reference
JN-082025-6813340