Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Newport; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utilities business is seeking a Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate commercial agreements, provide legal advice, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of PQE and a background in Corporate/Commercial law. This position offers a salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum, a performance-related bonus, and a hybrid working structure.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Hybrid working structure

Retirement Savings Plan (pension)

Annual salary review

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years PQE.
• Broad Corporate/Commercial law background required.
• Good understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT).

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including construction documents.
• Provide legal advice on commercial agreements and procurement regulations.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties regarding legal matters.

Skills

UK/IRE Qualified

Corporate/Commercial law background

Understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT)

Client care and communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Time management skills

Job description

Overview

Join a UK leading utilities business

Join a strong brand

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. They play a significant role in their sector and are known for fostering an inclusive and professional working environment.

Job Description

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including construction documents (e.g., NEC, JCT), with additional training and support available where needed
• Providing legal advice on commercial agreements, procurement regulations, contractual disputes, and property litigation, with opportunities to deepen expertise in these areas
• Developing a working understanding of the Company\'s regulatory framework and applying this knowledge in day-to-day legal work
• Providing timely and accurate legal advice to internal teams across various departments
• Communicating and negotiating with external parties, managing matters appropriate to level of experience and escalating where necessary
• Supporting the Company\'s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Collaborating with stakeholders to address legal concerns while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Applying effective risk management techniques and offering proactive advice on possible legal issues
• Conducting work with integrity and responsibility
• Maintaining current knowledge of changes in legislation
• Complying with the Company\'s policies in the carrying out of all duties
• Meeting individual performance targets as set and agreed from year to year

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of at least 1-3 years PQE
• Broad Corporate/Commercial law background
• Good understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT)
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• To be able to work autonomously and to produce high quality work
• Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation skills and ability to effectively manage your own workload

What\'s on Offer

• A salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per annum DOE
• Performance related bonus
• Hybrid working structure
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension): 5% employee contribution, with company doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• Annual salary review
• Permanent contract with opportunities for professional growth
• A chance to work within the Energy & Natural Resources industry on impactful projects