Briefed Recruitment has partnered with a leading organisation in the utilities sector who are seeking a Legal Counsel to join on a permanent basis.
You'll be joining a lean, highly collaborative legal team and acting as a trusted advisor to the wider business on a range of legal matters, including:
* Advising on regulatory matters, including interpretation of market codes and compliance frameworks
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts
* Providing day-to-day legal guidance on ad-hoc matters such as data protection, competition law, and employment
* Supporting on corporate governance and risk management
About you:
* UK-qualified solicitor, ideally with 2-3 years' PQE
* Exposure to regulatory and/or utilities sectors would be beneficial but not essential
* Comfortable working across a broad range of legal issues in a collaborative, stakeholder-facing role
Why apply?
* A rare chance to join a mission-driven organisation that plays a central role in a nationally significant market
* Broad, varied workload and genuine exposure to strategic decision-making
* Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the Southampton office