Senior Legal Counsel

About the Role: :As Senior Legal Counsel (Construction and M&A), you'll providehigh-quality and commercially aware legal advice to support the CapitalProjects and M&A teams, as well as ensuring Drax complies with all laws andregulations in these areas.
This will include assisting in the negotiation anddrafting of complex, high-value commercial and contractual matters, mainlyconstruction contracts (primarily based on FIDIC but also Drax internaltemplates) and the suite of legal documents associated with the sale oracquisition of a business/company.
The role will report to the Deputy General Counsel supportingCapital Projects and M&A but will work closely with members of the DraxCapital Projects and M&A teams, other members of the Drax Legal team,contract counterparties and external legal advisers.
You may have supervisoryresponsibilities for more junior lawyers and/or support staff and you'll maketime to pro-actively develop them and other members of the Legal team.You'll also manage the external legal budget for projects you leadto ensure external legal advice is delivered efficiently and represents valuefor money.A key part of the role will be to act as lead lawyer in support ofthe proposed "Cruachan 2" project developing a new pumped storage hydro stationat Cruachan, Scotland and the construction elements of the Bioenergy withCarbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) project at Drax Power Station.
Ideally,you'll have experience of both construction and corporate law, but experienceas a senior construction lawyer is essential.You'll work with the other Senior LegalCounsel and Deputy General Counsel to foster a professional, collegiate andinclusive team environment where everyone feels a valued member of a winningteam, with a worthwhile mission.
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Who we're looking for:To be successful in this role you'll be a solicitor orbarrister qualified in a UK jurisdiction or alternative jurisdiction with UKadvisory experience with experience working as a senior construction lawyer (ideallywithin the energy sector).
Ideally, you'll also have M&A experience (orotherwise be willing to upskill in M&A).
Management experience is notessential.In addition to the above, you'll have the ability toprovide clear and accurate legal advice.
You'll have excellent technical,analytical and drafting skills as well as strong negotiating skills.
You'll be able to work under pressure with limitedsupervision in a multi-disciplinary environment and maintain high levels offocused drive and energy.
You'll have excellent project management skills,attention to detail, an ability to see the "big picture" in a project and buildstrong working relationships with colleagues of varying personalities across adiverse range of areas.
You'll need to be flexible and willing to adviseacross a wide range of, and take on new, practice areas and be keen to learnand take on new challenges.Rewards and benefits:As you help us to shape thefuture, we've shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and supportyour lifestyle.
If successful in this role you'll get: - A discretionary bonus based on company performance - Private Healthcare with Vitality - SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time- Personal accident cover - Group personal pension plan where we'll pay up to 10% - Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays - Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional bodyWe're committed to making a tangible impact onthe climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose canwork alongside your career drive.
We work as part of a team that shares apassion for doing what's right for the future.
With Drax you can shape yourcareer and a future for generations to come.Together, we make it happen.At Drax, we're committed to fostering anenvironment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of theirrole.
To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent thecommunities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax tocontribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.
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