Legal Counsel

A leading energy company based in South Wales is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join their highly regarded In-House legal team.

This is a hybrid working role with office attendance, in South Wales, required 2 to 3 days per week.

The role will focus on supporting the General Counsel with a broad range of legal matters including general commercial contracts, innovation contracts, IT/Cyber work, data protection and regulatory matters.

You will be responsible for providing legal advice to a wide range stakeholder across various departments including Business Services, Procurement, Regulation, Health and Safety, Innovation and Net Zero, Human Resources, Claims, Estates and Operations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• 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’ 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.
• Comply with the company’s policies in the carrying out of all duties.

Applications are sought from England & Wales Qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years PQE who have strong commercial, projects or construction experience gained from working in-house or in private practice firm.

You will have excellent client care and communication skills and must be able to work autonomously and produce high quality work. Experience gained within the energy sector or utilities would be beneficial but is not essential.

This is fantastic opportunity to join a large utilities company and to develop your skills further working alongside the GC.

This is a full-time role, requiring 2-3 days in the office in South Wales and offering a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits on offer.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and are interested in this role then please do contact Bianca Gibbs for a confidential discussion.

(T)  0203 096 4463
(M) 07769241524
(E) biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk

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