Strategic Legal Advisor for Energy and Utilities

7 days ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our client's in-house legal function in the energy and utilities sector. As a strategic member of the team, you will provide commercial advice to senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide timely commercial advice to stakeholders from across the main functions of the business, including Procurement, Regulation, Health and Safety, Net Zero, HR, and Infrastructure, Estates, and Operations.
  • Draft and negotiate Construction Contracts and Commercial Agreements.
  • Provide strategic and commercially sensitive advice on Data Protection, Procurement Regulations, Commercial Disputes, and Property Disputes.
  • Support the business in risk management and regulatory obligations for operators in the utility and energy sectors.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Commercial, Projects, or Construction Lawyer in-house or at a high-quality national or regional law firm.
  • Exposure to advising clients in the utilities and energy sectors.
  • First-class technical skills and broad experience across the energy and utilities sectors.

What We Offer

  • A rare senior role within the South Wales and Southwest markets.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • A generous benefits package, including a bonus.


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