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General Counsel Salary (£): Negotiable Solicitor
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
At Severn Trent, we’re passionate about doing the right thing—for our customers, our communities and each other. We’re now looking for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join our friendly and supportive Group Legal team, where you’ll build a broad in‑house career while making a real impact.
This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor who’s keen to develop their skills in a commercial, in‑house environment. With close support from a Senior Legal Counsel and wider legal colleagues, you’ll provide high‑quality, pragmatic legal advice across a range of business areas and projects.
While you’ll have a main business focus, this role also offers exposure to wider group matters—giving you variety, learning opportunities and the chance to grow your confidence as an in‑house lawyer.
Based primarily at our Coventry city‑centre offices, you’ll be part of a collaborative, welcoming team that values innovation, curiosity and continuous improvement—including exploring how tools like AI can support legal service delivery.
What you’ll be doing
With guidance and supervision, you’ll:
1. Provide legal advice across a broad range of matters including commercial, corporate, regulatory, real estate, environmental and dispute‑related work
2. Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements and related documents
3. Support projects and strategic initiatives alongside Senior Legal Counsel
4. Gradually take the lead on appropriate matters as you develop your experience
5. Build strong relationships with stakeholders by communicating legal advice in a clear, practical way
6. Deliver legal training and awareness sessions to the business
7. Help improve legal processes and explore new ways of working, including legal technology
HOW WE WORK
You'll be based at our Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us hours a week.
You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who is:
8. A qualified solicitor (or due to qualify shortly), ideally with a broad commercial training background
9. Interested in building an in‑house legal career
10. A strong communicator who can explain legal issues clearly and pragmatically
11. Collaborative, approachable and confident working with a wide range of stakeholders
12. Curious, proactive and open to learning—especially new tools and ways of working
13. Well‑organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities with support
Experience or interest in legal tech or process improvement is a plus, but not essential.
Why join Severn Trent?
14. A supportive, inclusive legal team that’s invested in your development
15. Exposure to a wide range of legal work early in your career
16. Structured supervision and opportunities to take on more responsibility over time
17. The chance to work for a FTSE company delivering services that really matter
18. A culture focused on learning, wellbeing and making Severn Trent a great place to work
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU
It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too.
We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.
Here’s some of our favourites:
19. days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to days per year)
20. Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, per annum based on company performance)
21. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute
22. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
23. Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
24. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
25. Family friendly policies
26. Two volunteer days per year
LET’S GO
We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.