We are recruiting a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, with experience in either commercial contracts, construction law or regulatory law, to support the UK Legal team and work on a wide variety of energy related matters.
You will work closely with colleagues in the UK Legal team, alongside the NGET Customer Connections team to provide legal support on connection agreement drafting and negotiating, as well as responding to queries related to connection projects and the associated regulatory framework. Such work may also include ad hoc regulatory advice.
Alongside strong legal skills, although previous industry experience is not required, we are looking for an individual who is interested in the energy sector and the net-zero ambition and who has the drive to support and enable the business in its ambitions.
You will be a good communicator and problem solver, be able to listen effectively and advise a range of business and Legal colleagues within National Grid in relation to contractual terms and related issues.
This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You'll Do
* Developing a general understanding of connection agreements to the National Electricity Transmission System and the associated regulatory framework.
* Advising colleagues within NGET on connection agreements and providing related advice in response to queries.
* Day-to-day responsibility for supporting the business to produce connection agreements for NGET in accordance with regulatory deadlines, supported by other members of the legal team.
* Reviewing agreement terms in line with industry codes and negotiating the same.
* Supporting the NGET customer connections team by attending internal meetings and ‘surgeries’ to respond to contractual queries arising out of connection projects.
* Drafting template clauses and precedent documents for UK Legal and the NGET teams, supporting the drive to increased automation.
* Working closely with and sharing know-how with other colleagues within UK Legal.
* Supporting senior lawyers in the legal team in briefing internal and external stakeholders on connections-related issues.
* Assisting other members of the legal team to implement industry-wide reforms in the connections space.
* Liaising with and instructing external legal advisors where necessary.
* There is the opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge and support NGET in other legal work carried out by the UK Legal team on a wide variety of commercial arrangements and projects, construction and regulatory matters.
* Contribute to ad hoc internal projects within UK Legal.
What You'll Have
* 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.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills.
* Ability to work within a team environment, with a proactive attitude and ability to build strong relationships in a team or business environment.
* No previous experience within the energy or utilities industry is required as training will be provided, although an interest in the sector is desired.
What You'll Get:
Competitive Salary dependant on experience.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.
We will also support with your development during your career with National Grid.
Further Information
This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 29th Oct 24, with interviews due to take place w/c 4th Nov 24 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
About Us
National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow. In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) owns and operates the high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales. Our role is key in enabling the transition to a low carbon energy system by designing and building the generation and demand connections and wider infrastructure needed to meet the UK’s ambitious net zero targets.
Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers. At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated. We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership. National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the fore front of everything we do.
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