Senior Legal Counsel - Growth & Transformation

Description

• Provide legal support across a broad range of inhouse legal areas including commercial, construction, commercial litigation, employment law, policy review and EHSS&Q.
• Support the delivery of the Group Legal vision, including participation in cross-group working groups
• Identify and advise on legal risks within areas of responsibility and help the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to deliver the function vision
• Build strong relationships with NRS functions and business leads to understand legal needs and priorities
• Provide training on legal risk and compliance to relevant NRS functions
• Provide legal support for the delivery of the AGR and other acquisitions, to include post transition support and inputting into the commercial strategy.
• Foster a collaborative, resilient, and constructive working environment within the legal team
• Deliver timely and pragmatic legal advice in accessible language
• Promote continuous improvement and recommend changes to enhance legal support and governance
• Support the Associate General Counsel – Growth & Transformation to support the delivery of the AGR and other acquisitions and to business partner with relevant directors and functions.
• Work closely with legal counsel across the NDA Group, particularly the Commercial legal teams, to ensure alignment and shared goals
• Advise on the engagement of external counsel and manage their coordination

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 3-5 years PQE
• Evidence of gaining experience and qualifications outside of a single subject area is desirable
• Strong technical legal skills, with particular focus on commercial contracts, construction, commercial litigation and/or public procurement.
• Familiarity with flexible and hybrid working practices
• Proven ability to deliver complex legal advice in clear, business-friendly language
• Strong experience of dealing with commercial contracts, projects, procurement or construction within complex environments in private practice and/or in house and/or the public sector
• Shows commercial acumen and pragmatic judgement
• Adaptable, resilient, and solutions-focused approach
• Demonstrable experience as a legal business partner across multiple business areas is desirable
• Willingness to travel to nuclear sites and business meetings across the UK
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
• Experience managing external legal services providers and budgets
• Demonstrate adaptability and support the Transformation legal work as needed
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective listener with the ability to engage at all levels and maintain confidentiality

Benefits

• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• Participation in performance related personal bonus scheme at a percentage of salary.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Car / Car Allowance.
• Equivalent of 30 days (222 hours) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year) - option to buy or sell up to one week each year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance