We're seeking a highly motivated team-player to join the legal team. Within Affinity Water the Infrastructure Projects Lawyer will report to the Senior Regulatory Counsel in Affinity Water's small in-house legal team and work closely with the Strategic Resource Options (SRO) team and business stakeholders at all levels of the company. Outside Affinity Water, the Infrastructure Projects Lawyer will work with our external lawyers, and the lawyers and other specialists from other water companies and third parties.
Responsibilities
* Working closely on a day-to-day basis with the SRO team, providing robust and strategic advice on all legal aspects of the project with support from technical expertise and external solicitors to further the delivery of the GUC and other SRO projects.
* Ensure the planning and commercial advice is aligned and is in the best interests of Affinity Water.
* Managing the relationship with Affinity Water's external solicitors to ensure the provision of robust and timely advice.
* Advising in relation to the broader commercial aspects of the SROs including collaboration agreements, bulk supply agreements, procurement and construction contracts.
* Assisting with external solicitors to advise on the technical legal aspects of the DCO process and commercial agreements.
Qualifications
* 5 years PQE.
* Qualified solicitor or barrister.
* Relevant experience of providing strategic advice in relation to major/large infrastructure projects, either in-house or private practice, excellent legal analytical skills and a close attention to detail.
* A high degree of initiative and the ability to drive outcomes.
* Experience in Water sector, utilities/infrastructure or construction sector.
About Affinity Water
Affinity Water is the UK's largest water-only supplier, providing sustainable, high-quality water to 3.85 million customers across the Southeast of England. We are on a mission to redefine the way water companies connect with their customers and communities, and to make better use of water and safeguard the local environment now and in the future.
We recognize the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.
Benefits and Compensation
* Salary: £75k - £95k, depending upon experience (pro-rata if part-time).
* Full time or part-time available with a minimum expectation of 2 days per week office‑based work.
* Flexi working / Hybrid / Part‑time option available.
* Company annual bonus scheme.
* Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
* A 'Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
* A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).
* We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
* Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
* Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
* Discounts at a range of retail outlets and on dental and medical insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
* Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role).
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