Commercial Litigation Solicitor/senior Solicitor

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd Full time

79864 - Commercial Solicitor
This Commercial Solicitor will report to the Principal Solicitor and will work within UKPN Services based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary based on experience and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after the probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote.
Close Date: 03/12/2024
We also provide the following additional benefits:
~25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
~ Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
~ Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
~ Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
~ Season ticket loan
~ Occupational Health support
~ Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
~ Discounted access to sports and social clubs
~ Employee Assistance Programme.

Responsibilities
Advise on high value tenders; draft and negotiate commercial contracts, consultancy and service contracts, goods, works and construction contracts.
Advise on a range of legislation including Electricity Act, Data Protection Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Town and Country Planning Act, Health and Safety legislation and TUPE.
Advise on intellectual property issues.
Advise the business, including senior executives on compliance with legislation affecting the business.
Draft, negotiate and advise on the interpretation of contracts; lead negotiations opposite partners and senior associates from City law firms.
Prepare and deliver training on current legal issues to the legal team and to business colleagues.
Awareness of and ability to advise upon the impact of competition law.
Instruct and support the work of external solicitors.
If requested, assume responsibility for the output and standard of work of less experienced staff and solicitors.
Advise on disputes and assist on a range of litigation matters.
Main Skills
Qualified Solicitor with experience in commercial and construction law.
Experience working both in-house and in private practice.
Ability to communicate clearly at a senior level and to manage complex negotiations opposite partners and senior associates from City law firms.
Commitment and ability to manage a varied workload to tight timescales.
Ability to work as part of a team communicating with internal clients and external customers.
Good keyboard and IT skills.
Experience working in a regulated environment in the utilities sector.
Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control, and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e., public, visitors, and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence, and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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