Ofgem provided pay range
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Base pay range
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Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
Job summary
Influence how we shape the legal future of the energy sector. Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net‑zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) supports Ofgem’s activities through legal teams focused on the following areas
* Delivery and Schemes Leg
You will initially be posted to work in one team, where you will support the Legal Director or Deputy Legal Director responsible for that team in ensuring the continued delivery of a first‑class legal function. Some of the projects cut across the work of more than one legal team and you will therefore be working in a collaborative way with colleagues across the business. The OGC’s career development offer will also allow you to work in other teams over time.
The work is interesting, intellectually challenging and varied, you will be involved in advising on a wide range of public law issues in a regulatory context. We will tailor the role according to your skills and experiences. You will enjoy the role if you are a lawyer who is pragmatic and solutions driven, can manage competing demands and deliver at pace to provide advice to policy colleagues at all level.
Ofgem is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of open and fair competition, merit and business need.
Ofgem relies on having a workforce that reflects the society we serve, so we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially those from underrepresented groups. Flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome. We will also support you with excellent training and development opportunities, plus a competitive benefits pack.
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* Qualified to practice as a barrister or solicitor, in England and Wales or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland or will be qualified 3 months from application date; or
* An overseas professionally qualified lawyer demonstrating evidence of preparedness to sit the SQE or BTT on, or soon after, appointment and evidence of some post‑qualification practice in the UK.
* Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed and a score of 50% or above achieved, at CILEx Level 6* in all the following foundation subjects: Contract Law, Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts Law, European Union Law, Land Law, Public Law, Law of Tort.
Person Specification – Desired Experience
* Demonstrable experience of practising law in the UK; reliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risks, with the ability to analyse and advise on complex and novel legal issues.
* Experience in energy law, economic regulation, consumer protection, competition law, commercial or complex projects/procurement, public or administrative law, or regulatory litigation.
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present findings of analysis in a clear and compelling manner to technical and non‑technical audiences.
* Resilient and able to work under pressure and on demanding and challenging projects.
* Planning and organisational skills to manage and balance conflicting demands.
* Knowledge of one or more of: Information Law, Human Rights Law, Public Procurement Law, Environmental Law, Insolvency Law.
* Experience advising in relation to corporate or project finance, investment or funding agreements and financial regulations.
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Delivering at Pace
Technical Skills
* As part of the interview you will be asked to consider a problem scenario provided before your interview and to provide your advice.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Utilities and Government Administration
Location
Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. Current hybrid working expectation is a minimum of 20% in the office.
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