Commercial Solicitor - Utilities Provider (Part Time)

Commercial Legal Counsel position - Commercial Contracting

This role is with a well-known organisation operating in the utilities sector. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, offering professional services across the industry.

This role is with a well-known organisation operating in the utilities sector. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, offering professional services across the industry.

In this role you will:

• Advise on general commercial issues facing the Group including but not limited to commercial contractual matters, corporate matters, IPR, competition marketing, consumer credit, e-commerce, employment and pensions, all having regard to the constraints placed on the Group by its debt covenant package (Common Term Agreement) and licence conditions.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as:
  • Purchasing agreements;
  • IT software licences, support and maintenance agreements;
  • Outsourcing agreements;
  • Intellectual property licence agreements;
  • Non-disclosure agreements;
  • Financial bonds and guarantees;
  • Research and development agreements;
  • Engineering / construction contracts and associated collateral warranties, sub-contracts and bonds;
  • Electricity and renewal power contracts;
• Assist with regulatory matters and advise and deal with issues regarding the inter-relationship between the Company and members of the Group e.g. competition, freedom of information, data protection, transfer pricing and other areas where special rules apply to this regulated business.
• Advise on disputes with contractors.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with significant PQE in commercial work, gained either in private practice or in industry. Experience of operational contracts and contract drafting and negotiation is essential.

For further information about this opportunity and the remuneration on offer with this role, please apply to this advert. PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A PART-TIME (4-DAY PER WEEK) ROLE WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.