Commercial Solicitor - Utilities Provider (Part Time)

Michael Page (UK); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to advise on contractual matters and disputes. The position requires a qualified Solicitor with significant experience in commercial law, working on a part-time and hybrid basis. This role offers an opportunity to engage in innovative legal work in the utilities sector.

Qualifications

• Significant PQE in commercial work, preferably in private practice or industry.
• Experience with operational contracts and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on general commercial issues and contractual matters.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Assist with regulatory matters related to the business.
• Advise on disputes with contractors.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Legal advice on corporate matters

Knowledge of regulatory issues

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Commercial Legal Counsel position - Commercial Contracting

This role is with a well-known organisation operating in the utilities sector. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, offering professional services across the industry.

About Our Client

This role is with a well-known organisation operating in the utilities sector. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, offering professional services across the industry.

Job Description

In this role you will:

• Advise on general commercial issues facing the Group including but not limited to commercial contractual matters, corporate matters, IPR, competition marketing, consumer credit, e-commerce, employment and pensions, all having regard to the constraints placed on the Group by its debt covenant package (Common Term Agreement) and licence conditions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as:
  • Purchasing agreements;
  • IT software licences, support and maintenance agreements;
  • Outsourcing agreements;
  • Intellectual property licence agreements;
  • Non-disclosure agreements;
  • Financial bonds and guarantees;
  • Research and development agreements;
  • Engineering / construction contracts and associated collateral warranties, sub-contracts and bonds;
  • Electricity and renewal power contracts;
• Assist with regulatory matters and advise and deal with issues regarding the inter-relationship between the Company and members of the Group e.g. competition, freedom of information, data protection, transfer pricing and other areas where special rules apply to this regulated business.
• Advise on disputes with contractors.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with significant PQE in commercial work, gained either in private practice or in industry. Experience of operational contracts and contract drafting and negotiation is essential.

What's on Offer

For further information about this opportunity and the remuneration on offer with this role, please apply to this advert. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A PART-TIME (4-DAY PER WEEK) ROLE WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.