Job Description
Our client is looking to add a Corporate & Commercial Legal Counsel in to their growing in house legal team.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. They play a significant role in their sector and are known for fostering an inclusive and professional working environment.
Description
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of construction documents (NEC, JCT) and commercial agreements and protect the company's legal rights.
* Provide advice on procurement regulations, commercial disputes, property litigation and data protection.
* Update the Company's standard suite of documents.
* Provide legal advice to internal teams as and when requested
* Collaborate with stakeholders, addressing their concerns while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
* Ensure the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
* Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to internal teams.
* Mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business operations.
* Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
* Have extensive knowledge of regulator and/or utility sector legal issues, gas industry related legislation and codes including relevant legislation's such as the Gas Act 1986 (and related regulations).
Profile
A successful Legal Counsel should have:
* UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of at least 1-2 years PQE.
* Broad Corporate/Commercial law background
* Good understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT)
* Excellent client care and communication skills.
* To be able to work autonomously and to produce high quality work.
* Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation skills and ability to effectively manage your own workload.
Job Offer
* A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum DOE
* Performance related bonus
* Hybrid working structure
* Retirement Savings Plan (pension): 5% employee contribution, with company doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
* Annual salary review
* Permanent contract with opportunities for professional growth.
* A chance to work within the Energy & Natural Resources industry on impactful projects.