Senior Legal Counsel (Compliance)
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Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2‑Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable, low‑carbon electricity.
The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke. We are more than just an alliance; we bring together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.
About The Role
* Provide expert legal advice and support on contractual, compliance, and regulatory matters throughout the Sizewell C programme.
* Develop and embed effective processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the PAA and all relevant UK laws and regulations—including data protection, competition law, export control, modern slavery, anti‑bribery and corruption, CSR, information technology, conflicts of interest and confidentiality.
* Advise on risk mitigation, manage disputes and litigation, and serve as a key contact for dispute resolution in collaboration with external counsel as required.
* Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders—including CWA’s ESG & Strategy Director, Governance, HR, Finance, Legal, the Client, Implementation Participants, subcontractors, and government agencies—to ensure compliance is aligned with business and project objectives.
* Ensure compliance requirements are effectively cascaded to the supply chain and robustly monitored.
* Oversee the preparation, management, and secure storage of all legal documents and correspondence relating to compliance.
* Monitor changes in UK compliance and regulatory law, keeping the project team and policies up to date.
* Develop and deliver training and guidance to project teams to embed a culture of compliance and risk management.
* Maintain accurate records for audits, dispute resolution, and compliance reviews.
What We Are Looking For
* Qualified UK solicitor, with significant experience in compliance and regulatory matters.
* A minimum of 4 years’ post‑qualification experience, either in private practice or as part of an in‑house legal team in the UK’s construction or infrastructure sector.
* Strong track record of embedding compliance frameworks, processes, and documentation into large project environments.
* Deep understanding of UK regulatory landscape, with the ability to manage compliance for high‑value, complex programmes.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and risk management skills.
* Experience with high‑value energy or infrastructure projects is advantageous, but not essential.
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