Job number UU02771 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Posting End Date 30/05/2025 Band 4b Role Type Permanent Work hours 37.4 Hours per Week Salary Competitive Salary
About us
Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.4 Hours per Week
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Best Doctors
* Salary Finance
* Wealth at Work courses
* Deals and discounts
* EVolve Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Mental health first aiders
* ShareBuy
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our fast paced and established in house legal function. You will be joining a friendly, high performing, empowering team reporting to the Principal Regulatory Solicitor supporting in the provision of legal advice for United Utilities in relation to regulatory and environmental matters.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Support with regulatory and environmental litigation matters plus all general Water Industry law related matters.
* Ensure that accurate and timely legal advice is provided for contentious and non-contentious regulatory and environmental matters.
* Monitor (and influence where appropriate) changes in the law and regulatory framework and ensure that all such changes are communicated to the relevant areas of our business.
* Raise commercial awareness across our business to ensure that appropriate advice is taken at an early stage.
* Communicate clearly to managers in the business the risks involved in actual or threatened specialist litigation and the procedures and timescales of such litigation to enable managers to make business decisions on an informed basis and to represent/arrange representation for our business as required.
Technical Skills & Experience
* NQ-3 years Qualified Solicitor (enrolled in England & Wales) / Legal Executive
* Knowledge of criminal and civil court procedure and practice.
* Good management and interpersonal skills, the ability to respond under pressure, work to tight deadlines and a high level of written and oral communication.
* Able to work with different sources of information (legal and/or factual)
Qualifications
* Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive
About the Team
Small but mighty Regulatory Legal team on hand to support your career development as a qualified solicitor within Regulatory law.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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