In-House Lawyer

Location
England, Surrey, Croydon
Salary
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum + exceptional benefits
Posted
27 Apr 2017
Closes
25 May 2017
Ref
3014191
Contact
Neel Mehta
Job Title
In House Counsel
PQE Level
2-4, NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

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Your new company
A renowned national energy and infrastructure organisation, supplying gas and electricity across the UK. The company is also involved in power station operation and maintenance, renewable energy projects and initiatives on low carbon energy delivery. This hugely respected company employs over 12,000 people in the UK, and has an innovative, futuristic and ethical approach to the UK energy market. With brand new high-tech offices with over 500 people, the company can guarantee a fast-paced working environment with a collaborative, accessible and progressive ethos.

Your new role
A junior corporate commercial role with good levels of responsibility, as part of a wider legal team. The role reports into the team's principal solicitor, and will involve negotiating and drafting commercial contracts within the energy sector, as well as supporting corporate transactions and advising on ad hoc data protection, IT security, company secretarial and disputes analysis. The position sits within a large team with a strong collective corporate skill set and a variety of PQE levels. You will regularly advise senior stakeholders on risk matters, and interact with the M&A, Finance, HR, Compliance and Disputes teams as a valued business advisor.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a 1-2 PQE UK qualified lawyer, with strong academics and training either with a reputable practice firm or large in-house organisation. You will have received excellent corporate commercial training, having honed your technical skills. In-house experience within a large organisation will be greatly valued. You will be an exceptional communicator with a team mentality, demonstrable business acumen and the desire to contribute to high quality commercial and corporate work within a reputable brand.

What you'll get in return
You will receive excellent career development options, a competitive remuneration package, excellent quality work and a lively, fast-paced and integrated working environment.

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