79864 - Commercial SolicitorThis 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.
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.
Responsibilities 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.
Main Skills 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.