Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel | London | Energy & Technology
We're working with a nationally significant, highly regulated organisation at the heart of the UK’s energy infrastructure to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to join an in-house legal team that plays a critical role in supporting the transformation and decarbonisation of Great Britain’s energy system.
The Role
Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and negotiating complex, high-value commercial and technology contracts
* Advising on post-contract matters including variations, disputes, exits and re-procurements
* Partnering closely with Procurement, Commercial, Technology, People and Regulatory teams
* Providing strategic advice on risk management and regulatory compliance
* Delivering legal training and contributing to knowledge-sharing and process improvement within the legal team
What We’re Looking For
* 4 - 8 years’ PQE, with in-house experience in a commercial organisation
* Background in a highly regarded private practice, with a focus on technology, telecoms or complex sourcing arrangements
* Proven experience supporting significant technology or outsourcing transactions, pre- and post-contract
* Commercial, solutions-focused and comfortable operating in a regulated environment
* Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging with senior leadership
* Resilient, adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving organisation
* Exposure to government or a regulator is desirable but not essential
Why Apply?
* Work on critical infrastructure with real national impact
* High-quality, varied legal work in a collaborative in-house environment
* Clear visibility with senior leadership
* Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
* Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainability
You’ll be part of a legal function that’s raising its profile and influence across the business, with direct exposure to the most strategic projects and issues. You’ll work closely with engaged, collaborative colleagues in an environment where your input will shape real-world outcomes.
On offer is an excellent base salary, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office.
If you’re ready to apply your expertise to high-impact, meaningful work that’s helping transform Britain’s energy future, please apply though LinkedIn or contact me directly thinchliffe@kgglobal.co.uk