Job Description

Commercial Solicitor (2-year FTC)

Farringdon & South Region | Full-time | Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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We are looking for a Construction & Commercial Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to play a key role within the Construction, Commercial & Corporate legal team advising stakeholders within the SGN business. You will be protecting the company’s interests advising on a wide variety of construction and commercial projects and contracts which are strategically important and are interesting and challenging. You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of work including within different areas of legal practice and gain exposure to senior management working and influencing at a senior level within the company.

We are open to a variety of experience but anticipate the candidate will have around 5 years PQE with in house experience being preferable but not a pre-requisite.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the SGN national network
• Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the SGN business including:

• Construction contracts for repair and laying of gas mains
• Major infrastructure contracts for bio methane and hydrogen projects
• Commercial agreements for supply of parts, gas supplies, collaboration agreements and data sharing agreements
• Professional services agreements
• Service agreements

• Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required
• Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions
• Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business
• Building strong cross-functional relationships within the wider legal department and within the wider business

What you will need

• You will be an experienced construction or commercial solicitor with a valid practising certificate in either England & Wales or in Scotland
• You will be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and specifically you will have experience in the NEC form of Contract
• You will ideally have some experience of the Utilities Regulations or public procurement or be willing to upskill in this area
• Enthusiasm, professional motivation, an ability to work well independently and as part of a team and flexibility
• Comfort in working closely with all levels including Directors and Senior Managers
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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