Lawyer

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.

Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role in the energy system for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm.  National Gas provides that security.

This is a unique and interesting opportunity for a fully qualified Lawyer to join our exceptionally talented General Counsel team, to provide expert, pragmatic and commercial legal advice across all areas of the business.  You will have significant responsibility and autonomy in your decision making, including advising senior management on significant strategic business decisions.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role:

Supporting a team of seven qualified Senior Lawyers, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of legal areas including Health & Safety, Contracts, Construction, Regulatory, Property and HR.  Responsibilities will include:

• Provide expert, relevant and risk-based legal advice across a wide range of complex, high-profile and strategically significant matters to the Board, and Executive Leadership Team

• Identify, evaluate and mitigate legal and reputational risks in relation to strategic matters including contracts, regulatory compliance and governance

• Proactively maintain awareness of evolving business needs, with a deep commercial understanding of the business operations, objectives and strategic drivers to anticipate potential legal needs and risks

• Advise on corporate governance obligations to ensure best practice and legal compliance

About you:

You are a fully qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a valid practicing certificate, and proven experience managing complex, high value legal risk and understanding of how to manage it within the business.  You can assess complex legal risk and provide pragmatic solutions; translate complex legal issues into easily comprehensible information for the benefit of key internal stakeholders and provide advice and suitable recommendations.

In person, you are a confident communicator with gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and liaise with both internal and external lawyers.  You can manage competing priorities and work collaboratively; a strong eye for detail; and sharp negotiating skills.  You enjoy building and sustaining relationships and influence at all levels across the business to establish credibility, and have a strong emphasis on working to deadlines and maintain stable performance under pressure.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Performance bonus of up to 15%
• 28 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days
• Double-match pension - for every £1 you put in, we add £2
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers.

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid working – flexible working arrangements, 2-3 days in our Warwick office
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join
• Subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite
• Free parking
• Friendly, pragmatic, agile, autonomous team

About us:

National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, and more than half a million businesses and 24 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a clean energy future.

Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. We are Britain’s national gas network, providing secure energy to power the country, achieve net zero and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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