Commercial Solicitor

This Commercial Solicitor will report to the Principal Solicitor and will work within UKPN Services based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee.,

• Advise on high value tenders; draft and negotiate commercial contracts, consultancy and service contracts, goods, works and construction contracts;
• Advise 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;
• Advise on intellectual property issues;
• Advise the business, including senior executives on compliance with legislation affecting the business;
• Draft, negotiate and advise on the interpretation of contracts; lead negotiations opposite partners and senior associates from City law firms;
• Prepare and deliver training on current legal issues to the legal team and to business colleagues;
• Awareness of and ability to advise upon impact of competition law;
• Instruct and support the work of external solicitors;
• If requested, to assume responsibility for the output and standard of work of less experienced staff and solicitors;
• Advise on disputes and assisting on a range of litigation matters.
  
  Qualified Solicitor with experience with in commercial and construction law
• Experience working both in-house and in private practice
• Communicate clearly at senior level and to manage complex negotiations opposite partners and senior associates from City law firms;
• The commitment and ability to manage a varied workload to tight timescales;
• The ability to work as part of a team communicating with internal clients and external customers;
• Good keyboard and IT skills;
• Experience working in a regulated environment in the utilities sector
• Experience working with the NEC suite of contracts.
  
  You will attract a salary based on experience and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote
Close Date: 03/12/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.