Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; Hampton Magna; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support focusing on public and regulatory law. The role requires a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister with up to 4 years of PQE, offering flexibility to work hybrid from London, Bristol, or near Warwick. You will need a pragmatic solutions-focused mindset and excellent communication skills to manage legal risks against business priorities. This position provides an opportunity to significantly impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years PQE experience, although all levels will be considered.
• Background in a regulated sector is desirable but not essential.
• Commercial and pragmatic with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the business.
• Advise on public and regulatory law.
• Develop understanding of relevant legislation.

Skills

UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Experience in commercial, construction or regulatory law

Strong organisational and management skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and influencing skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Details

About the Role

As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for providing legal support to the business. Key responsibilities will include providing advice on public and regulatory law and working on a wide variety of energy related matters. You will develop an expert understanding of relevant primary and secondary legislation, particularly the Electricity Act 1989. In addition to an expert understanding of the licence conditions and related regulatory obligations to be complied with and a general understanding of the regulatory finance framework, specifically Ofgem's RIIO price control framework. This is a hybrid role so the successful candidate can be based in London, Bristol or with good access to travel to Warwick on a semi‑regular basis.

Who You Are

• A legal professional either a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister with experience in commercial, construction or regulatory law, acquired in private practice and/or within an in‑house legal team (you are likely to have between 0‑4 years PQE, although all levels of PQE will be considered).
• A background of working in a regulated sector is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions‑focused, with the ability to balance legal risk against business priorities.
• Strong organisational and management skills with a proven ability to manage both external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive "get things done" attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing, ambitious environment. If you are a motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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