Senior Legal Counsel
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Managing Legal Counsel to join our team at Sizewell C. As a key member of our legal team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the UK's most significant energy projects.
Key Responsibilities- Provide expert legal advice on complex and high-value matters, particularly related to construction and supply chain contracts.
- Lead the management of intricate, high-risk legal issues, developing strategic solutions that align with business goals.
- Ensure compliance with financing, investment requirements, regulatory standards, and ESG commitments in all contracts.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage key contracts, proactively identifying and resolving potential disputes.
- Continuously improve legal systems, policies, and procedures through best practices.
- Stay abreast of legislative changes and ensure the legal team and business units are informed and compliant.
- Collaborate with various business departments, providing legal support for day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
- Manage and mentor a team of lawyers, paralegals, interns, and trainees, fostering their professional growth and engagement.
- Support senior legal management in anticipating capacity needs and workflow challenges.
- Oversee the legal team budget, manage relationships with external law firms, and ensure effective budget management.
- Serve as a senior point of reference for business stakeholders, keeping senior legal counsel informed on key matters.
- Continuously enhance the processes and systems that define the operations of the Sizewell C legal team.
- Admission as a solicitor in England & Wales or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
- Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally with a strong background in construction supply chain contracts (NEC and FIDIC).
- Proven experience in line management and a proactive, business-focused service approach.
- In-house legal experience and experience with infrastructure projects are highly desirable.
- Fluency in English, strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Sizewell C is a transformative leap towards sustainable energy production in the UK. Once built, this nuclear power station located in Suffolk will generate enough low carbon electricity to supply over six million homes annually. By reducing carbon emissions by approximately nine million tonnes per year compared to traditional gas-fired plants, Sizewell C stands as a beacon of environmental responsibility and technological advancement.
At Sizewell C, our legal team is the backbone of our commitment to compliance and regulatory excellence. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture where every team member is aligned with our mission to provide precise and timely legal guidance. This empowers our stakeholders to make informed, commercially viable decisions that drive our project forward while ensuring strict adherence to legal standards.
What We OfferWe're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays, and a range of flexible benefits, such as a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts, and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.
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