Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the Energy & Natural Resources industry is seeking a Legal Counsel to support legal operations. The role involves drafting and negotiating construction documents and providing legal advice across various departments while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will be UK/IRE qualified with at least 1-2 years PQE and have a good understanding of NEC and JCT contracts. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working structure, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Retirement Savings Plan

Annual salary review

Permanent contract

Qualifications

• Qualified with a minimum of 1-2 years PQE.
• Broad Corporate/Commercial law background is essential.
• Good understanding of Construction contracts (NEC & JCT) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction documents and commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice to internal teams as requested and mitigate legal risks.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Autonomy

Client care

Education

UK/IRE Qualified (1-2 years PQE)

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

• 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

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of construction documents (NEC, JCT) and commercial agreements and protect the company's legal rights.
• Provide advice on procurement regulations, commercial disputes, property litigation and data protection.
• Update the Company's standard suite of documents.
• Provide legal advice to internal teams as and when requested
• Collaborate with stakeholders, addressing their concerns while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to internal teams.
• Mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business operations.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Have extensive knowledge of regulator and/or utility sector legal issues, gas industry related legislation and codes including relevant legislation's such as the Gas Act 1986 (and related regulations).

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of at least 1-2 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.