Morson Talent are recruiting an In House Commercial Solicitor for a large organisation within the Energy Sector based in London on an initial 12-month contract. Candidates should ideally have experience in Construction law and be at least 2 years PQE. Our client also offers hybrid working and is looking to pay £350 - £400 per day inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advising on high value tenders; drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, consultancy and service contracts, goods, works and construction contracts;
2. Advising on a range of legislation including Electricity Act, Data Protection Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Town and Country Planning Act, Health and Safety legislation and TUPE;
3. Advising on intellectual property issues;
4. Advising the business, including senior executives on compliance with legislation affecting the business;
5. Drafting, negotiating and advising upon the interpretation of contracts; leading negotiations opposite partners and senior associates from City law firms;
6. Preparing and delivering training on current legal issues to the legal team and to business colleagues;
7. Awareness of and ability to advise upon impact of competition law;
8. Instruction of and supervision of the work of external solicitors;
9. If requested, to assume responsibility for the output and standard of work of less experienced staff and solicitors;
10. Advising on disputes and assisting on a range of litigation matters.
Key Skills
1. Qualified Solicitor with 2:1 degree and at least 2 years PQE experience with a commercial and construction law background;
2. Experience working both in-house and in private practice preferred;
3. The ability to communicate clearly and authoritatively at senior level and to manage complex negotiations opposite partners and senior associates from City law firms;
4. The commitment and ability to manage an extensive and varied workload under pressure and to tight timescales;
5. The ability to work as part of a team communicating clearly with internal clients and external customers;
6. Good keyboard and IT skills;
7. Experience working in a regulated environment, utilities sector preferred;
8. Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts. NEC ECC Project Manager Accreditation would be an advantage.
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