Legal Advisor

Location Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow. Job summar yInfluence how we shape the legal future of the energy sector. Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth .The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) supports Ofgem’s activities through legal teams focused on the following areas :Retail Lega lEnforcement Lega lDelivery and Schemes Lega lInfrastructure Lega lSystems Lega lYou will initially be posted to work in one team, where you will support the Legal Director or Deputy Legal Director responsible for that team in ensuring the continued delivery of a first-class legal function. Some of the projects cut across the work of more than one legal team and you will therefore be working in a collaborative way with colleagues across the business. The OGC’s career development offer will also allow you to work in other teams over time . Job descripti onThe work is interesting, intellectually challenging and varied, you will be involved in advising on a wide range of public law issues in a regulatory context. We will tailor the role according to your skills and experiences. You will enjoy the role if you are a lawyer who is pragmatic and solutions driven, can manage competing demands and deliver at pace to provide advice to policy colleagues at all level s. Ofgem is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of open and fair competition, merit and business ne ed. Ofgem relies on having a workforce that reflects the society we serve, so we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially those from underrepresented groups. Flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome. We will also support you with excellent training and development opportunities, plus a competitive benefits pack age. Roles available in Cardiff, Glasgow and London. Current hybrid working expectation is a minimum of 20% in the of fice. Person specifi cationEssential Cr iteriaQualific ationsQualified to practice as a barrister or solicitor, in England and Wales or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland or will be qualified 3 months from application da te; orAn overseas professionally qualified lawyer demonstrating evidence of preparedness to sit the SQE or BTT on, or soon after, appointment and evidence of some post-qualification practice in t he UK.Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed and a score of 50% or above achieved, at CILEx Level 6*, in all the following foundation sub jects:Contra ct LawCrimin al LawEquity and Trus ts LawEuropean Uni on LawLa nd LawPubl ic LawLaw o f Tort Expe rience Demonstrable experience of practising law in the UKReliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risks, with the ability to analyse and advise on complex and novel legal issues (Lead)We are interested in hearing from people at different stages in their career, you may be recently qualified or have experience in any one of the fol lowing:ener gy law;economic regu lation;consumer prot ection;competiti on law;commercial or complex projects/procurem ent; orpublic or administrative law or regulatory litigation in a context similar to that in which Ofgem operates, for example advising a government department, economic regulator or highly regulated industry parti cipant.Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present findings of analysis in a clear and compelling manner to technical and non-technical audiences, and defend their findings, based on ev idence.Resilient and able to work under pressure and on demanding and challenging pr ojects.Planning and organisational skills to manage and balance conflicting d emands. Desirable CriteriaKnowledge of one or more of: Information Law, Human Rights Law, Public Procurement Law, Environmental Law, Insolve ncy Law.Experience advising in relation to corporate or project finance, investment or funding agreements and financial re porting. Quali fications• Qualified to practice as a barrister or solicitor, in England and Wales or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland or will be qualified 3 months from application date; or • An overseas professionally qualified lawyer demonstrating evidence of preparedness to sit the SQE or BTT on, or soon after, appointment and evidence of some post-qualification practice in the UK.• Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed and a score of 50% or above achieved, at CILEx Level 6*, in all the following foundation subjects:1. Co ntract Law2. Cr iminal Law3. Equity and Trusts Law4. European Union Law5 . Land Law6. Public Law7. L aw of Tort BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selecti on process:Making Effectiv e DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingWorki ng TogetherDeliver ing at Pace Tech nical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the select ion process:As part of the interview you will be asked to consider a problem scenario provided before your interview and to provide your advice i n interview.