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Cavendish Nuclear

Head of Legal

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Cavendish Nuclear
Provides critical nuclear solutions across clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning internationally.
Provide strategic legal guidance on major facility development projects and manage legal matters efficiently.
22d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Nuclear Engineering
Safety Services
Decommissioning
Project Management
Consulting
Design Engineering
Radiological Protection
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Clean Energy
Defence
Civil Decommissioning
Nuclear New Build
Radiological Protection
Environmental Monitoring
Engineering Consultancy
Safety Consultancy
Role
What you would be doing
legal management
legal records
legal advice
legal updates
legal collaboration
  • Manage legal issues efficiently, liaising directly with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate records of legal activities and decisions.
  • Advise Directors, Managers and staff on legal and governance matters across the UK and internationally.
  • Stay current with legal developments to ensure effective practice.
  • Collaborate with external agencies, solicitors, and Babcock Group entities.
What you bring
extensive experience
dispute resolution
nuclear sector
nec3/4 contracts
construction law
qualified solicitor/barrister
  • Extensive post-qualification experience in construction and major project contracting.
  • Expertise in dispute resolution and litigation within the construction industry.
  • Experience in the nuclear sector and public sector contracting is advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts and Construction Law.
  • Proven experience in contract negotiation and supply chain flow down.
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in England or Wales.
Benefits
  • Payment of Professional Fees
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
  • Employee share scheme
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
  • Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
Training + Development
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Security clearance
  • able to achieve and maintain security check (sc) security clearance
Company
Overview
40+ Years
Nuclear Heritage
Experience rooted in decades of nuclear expertise and legacy.
£1–1.8B Contracts
Nuclear Contracts
Delivers large-scale nuclear projects worldwide with significant financial backing.
13 Licence Sites
Licensed Nuclear Facilities
Operates and manages multiple UK nuclear sites under licence.
  • Evolved through amalgamations into a global nuclear specialist.
  • Delivers projects across the full nuclear lifecycle, including reactor build support and radioactive waste clean-up.
  • Operates in civil new builds, military Continuous at Sea Deterrent, and complex decommissioning.
  • Known for high-tech services such as plutonium facility characterisation and advanced modular reactor collaborations.
  • Expanding UK nuclear expertise globally with offices in Japan and the US.
  • Leads cutting-edge partnerships, including high-temperature gas-cooled reactor research.
Culture + Values
  • Creating a safe and secure world, together.
  • Dedicated to having a fair, honest and transparent way of working.
  • Uncompromising stance to anti‑bribery and corruption.
  • Commitment to prevent Modern Slavery.
  • Ensuring the security of all customer information.
  • High standard of employee and supplier conduct.
  • Utilising and supporting small and medium suppliers.
Environment + Sustainability
40% by 2024
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Aim to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2024 as part of the net-zero strategy.
40% Energy Use
Building Energy Efficiency
Targeting a 40% reduction in energy consumption in buildings to support sustainability goals.
50% Water Reduction
Mains Water Usage
Aiming to reduce mains water consumption by 50% to conserve resources.
60% Waste Reduction
Controlled Waste Management
Committed to reducing controlled waste by 60% and achieving zero waste to landfill.
100% Certified Packaging
Sustainable Materials
Ensuring all new packaging and stationary is FSC or PEFC certified to promote sustainable sourcing.
  • Aligned with Babcock International Group’s Plan Zero 40 carbon reduction plan (net zero by 2050 for UK operations).
  • Support nuclear as a key component of a net zero society, with involvement in SMRs, AMRs, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
  • Increase energy efficiency of manufacturing and lab sites.
  • Roll-out of electric vehicles and utilisation of water capture and storage.
  • Carbon management performance accredited by the Carbon Trust.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Identified as a Disability Confident employer with accessible workplace practices.
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