Legal Counsel

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is looking for a Legal Counsel – Regulatory to support a prominent energy sector client. This hybrid role allows candidates to be based in London, Bristol, or travel to Warwick regularly. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance on public and regulatory law and understanding relevant legislation. Ideal candidates are UK qualified Solicitors or Barristers with up to 4 years of PQE, aiming to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Legal professional with experience in commercial, construction, or regulatory law.
• 0-4 years PQE, full training provided for those transitioning from other sectors.
• Strong organizational abilities and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the business in public and regulatory law.
• Develop expertise in legislation such as the Electricity Act 1989.
• Manage compliance with regulatory obligations and liaising with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial law

Regulatory law

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Our client is a leader within the energy sector who is seeking a Legal Counsel – Regulatory to join their organisation. In this broad role you will provide comprehensive advice on public and regulatory legal support and work on a wide variety of energy related matters. The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, high-quality legal support across a wide spectrum of matters. 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.

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.

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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