Dispute Resolution Solicitor

1 week ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Full time

The team advises on some of the most interesting, complex and varied regulatory issues in the UK using a combination of public law, competition law, regulatory and commercial expertise.

The role will suit a high performing solicitor with experience of public law, competition law and/or experience of regulated utility work.

The delivery of solutions-focused, high-quality, timely and succinct legal advice, taking the lead on complex matters with appropriate guidance and support from senior colleagues.

The role would suit a candidate attracted to working across a variety of disciplines with a focus on energy regulation, competition law, subsidy control, public and administrative law, procurement and FDI.

The varied nature of the practice means you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a range of legal areas, meaning no two days are the same.

The team works at the cutting edge of regulatory developments in the UK, with a particular focus on clean energy and utilities.

The work we do in this area is at the heart of the energy transition and helps support our clients in delivering the UK's net zero and decarbonisation ambitions.

There is significant opportunity in this group to make your mark and develop you legal and client skills in cutting edge cases.

Advising utility networks on complex price control matters, including an electricity transmission company on its appeal against Ofgem to the Competition and Markets Authority.

Advising on some of the largest generation and transmission projects in the UK, including high profile offshore wind farms.

Advising on a range of regulatory investigations by UK regulators.
Acting in defence of a multi-million-pound claim for damages in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.

Advising on the application of the UK's subsidy control regime for both public authorities and private sector grant recipients.

Experience working in a similar legal area
~ Strong ability to carry out legal research
~ At Shepherd and Wedderburn we strive to provide a supportive, inclusive and high performance working environment, where everyone feels they belong. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our business and we welcome applicants from different backgrounds to all levels of the organisation. To foster inclusivity we particularly encourage applications from those who may be from underrepresented groups, including candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, disabled people and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Shepherd and Wedderburn is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information that we collect as a "data controller".

The information provided by you will be processed in accordance with our GDPR Privacy Notice for Applicants and Work Experience Students.

If you are successful in obtaining paid employment with us, we will hold your information in accordance with our Personnel Data Retention Policy, which will be provided to you at the relevant time.

If you provide any information deemed to be "special category" information under the General Data Protection Regulation, we may use this as follows:
We will use information about your disability status to provide appropriate adjustments to the interview process.

We will use any information provided in our diversity monitoring form about your race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender identity, gender expression, social mobility background, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, any disability information, age, and marital/civil partnership status to ensure meaningful equal opportunity monitoring and reporting.

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