Opportunity for candidates with 1 to 3 years PQE to move away from practice and into a busy team within the semi state sector. You will provide legal advice to the business on a wide range of complex commercial, contractual, construction, procurement and regulatory matters affecting the business. Candidates should have experience within the energy and/or infrastructure/relevant regulated industry.
You will have a defined role whilst also gaining excellent exposure to the broader team and the overall legal function.
Main Responsibilities
• Provision of legal advice to the Group on a wide range of complex commercial, construction, contractual, corporate, procurement and regulatory matters affecting the business.
• Provision of effective legal advice, support and guidance to the business, tailored to meet the needs of the audience and presented in accessible language that can be understood by all.
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to identify legal issues, solutions and efficiencies.
• Instructing external legal advisors as required, and managing relationships with such advisors with a view to maximising value for money and minimising overall risk and cost to the Group.
• Participating in legal team initiatives and meetings and proactively adding value to the legal team and business including by presenting to the business in a targeted and commercially focused manner on legal issues.
You:
• Qualified lawyer with relevant experience, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector or the broader regulatory sector.
• Proven track record of managing a high workload and ability to deal with a wide range of complex legal matters across a variety of legal fields demonstrating experience in some of the following areas: Commercial Contracts, Construction, Infrastructure Projects, Procurement and Regulation.
• Provide sound commercial and legal judgment and to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
To discuss the role further and in confidence, reach out to Louise Morrissey, Principal @CPL Legal.
[email protected] / 01-8295885