Senior Solicitor

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join their Construction and Commercial Legal Team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years PQE, experience in construction or utilities law, and the ability to provide pragmatic legal support across multiple projects. You will work closely with various teams to achieve objectives, ensuring high standards in legal advice and managing significant contracts. The role offers a salary around £65,000 plus benefits, and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements such as maternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in construction or utilities sector.
• Broad experience in commercial and construction matters.
• Ability to work independently and lead high-value projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal support in commercial projects.
• Maintain relationships with internal departments and clients.
• Manage legal advice for construction contracts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Legal knowledge

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Qualification as a solicitor in Scotland and/or England and Wales

Job description

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Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: Circa £65,000k + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Solicitor to join SSEN Transmission's Construction and Commercial Legal Team working across a number of construction, engineering and commercial contracts and regulatory matters.

SSEN Transmission is the entity within the SSE Group responsible for the network of infrastructure which transports renewable energy from the North of Scotland to demand centres across the country. Working in partnership with National Grid, it also responsible for the build of subsea cables which will form part of this infrastructure.

SSEN Transmission's projects and infrastructure will play a critical role in enabling the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy and ensuring future energy security. This will enable home-grown and affordable energy to reach and power homes across the UK.

You will

• Work closely with legal colleagues, internal specialist corporate functions and business representatives to achieve their goals and objectives by providing high quality, pragmatic legal support and advice in relation to a variety of commercial and construction matters for both existing operational assets and new projects for the business.
• Build and maintain good relationships with clients in the business, colleagues across the Legal team and other internal specialist corporate functions.
• Gain a clear understanding of our strategic priorities as a business and assist in ensuring that we deliver on our core purpose, to power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow.
• Undertake work in-house and, where necessary, engage external lawyers from our panel firms.

You have

To be successful in this role, you'll be highly organised, delivery‑focussed and solutions‑driven with the ability to apply constructive challenge. You'll have a passion to work as part of a high performing team, sharing knowledge, best practice and supporting colleagues. You'll be confident and resilient in the approach to your work, legal skills and knowledge, and able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Qualification as a solicitor in Scotland and/or England and Wales with a minimum of 5 years PQE, with knowledge of the legal and commercial issues that are pertinent to the construction or utilities sector.
• Broad experience of commercial and construction matters (preferably in the utilities and/or energy sector) including drafting and negotiating engineering and construction contracts and associated commercial agreements.
• Comfortable working independently and within project teams and leading matters of high value and high risk.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to giving legal advice and support in a clear and concise manner and within timescales. Demonstrates authority, credibility and maturity in their approach to their work.
• A high degree of confidence in your approach to work, legal skills and knowledge with a demonstrable resilient attitude to challenging situations. Comfortable in taking the lead in challenging situations and effectively resolving conflict.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

At SSE, we've created a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. Our Legal division protect our culture by ensuring our actions are legally sound and in line with business priorities. They identify legal risk, provide advice on regulatory and statutory obligations, and help each SSE business meet its strategic goals.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Francesca.Palmer @sse.com / 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.