In-House Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- McKenzie Douglas Limited
- Location
- Yorkshire
- Salary
- £Attractive + Bonus + Benefits
- Posted
- 20 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 27 Mar 2017
- Ref
- 4421TL
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Energy, PFI
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
In-House Legal Counsel – Commercial & Energy Sector – Yorkshire
About
McKenzie Douglas are representing a £multi-billion business with European roots and a global reach. They employ more than 150,000 employees worldwide and enjoy a fantastic reputation in the energy market.
This is a 12 months FTC contract with the prospect of it becoming permanent in an ever-expanding team.
Accountabilities
You will work on the legal affairs for the business’ UK gas and electricity retail operations. You will sit in a friendly and supportive team and report directly to the Head of Legal for the division. With your colleagues, you will advise on a range of issues whilst supporting their Sales, Finance, Commercial, IT, Marketing and HR functions within the business.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor ideally around the 2 – 6 years PQE mark but candidates from lower or higher levels of PQE are welcome to apply*
- Proficient in handling commercial contracts e.g. customer contracts, purchase agreements and B2B agreements
- Any experience in the energy sector (not upstream/downstream) through either previous In-House experience/ secondments or working with energy clients whilst in private practice would be highly desirable.
- Eligible to work the in the UK
Remuneration Package
In return, the company will award you with a salary and benefits inc pension, life cover, health cover etc
* We do not preclude applications on PQE level and all applications will be reviewed on merit.