Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness
Salary: £Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We are looking to recruit a Junior Solicitor to join our SSEN Transmission Property Legal Team. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
You will
Develop your legal knowledge and drafting skills in this high profile and rapidly evolving sector. Much of SSEN Transmission's business is underpinned by complex, high value and strategic property transactions required to deliver Net Zero goals.
Work as an integral part of the legal team and the wider business, supporting business representatives to achieve those goals.
Provide clear, practical legal advice in relation to a variety of transactional property work including acquisitions, servitudes, leases and option agreements for substations, overhead lines and other key project deliverables.
You have
Qualified as a Solicitor in Scotland ideally with some post qualifying experience in a commercial property role.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and manage expectations.
Experience of advising on, drafting and negotiating property contracts.
Sound property knowledge, with the ability to provide risk aware and solutions focused legal advice on both routine matters and more complex issues.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to form collaborative working relationships.
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
At SSE, we've created a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. Our Legal division protect our culture by ensuring our actions are legally sound and in line with business priorities. They identify legal risk, provide advice on regulatory and statutory obligations, and help each SSE business meet its strategic goals.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
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We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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