Your new company

Hays are delighted to represent a nationwide System Operator, currently recruiting for a Commercial Solicitor to join their professional inhouse legal services team in Belfast.

Your new role

You will work closely with the business as part of the in-house legal services team providing legal advice on a wide range of complex commercial, contractual, corporate, procurement and regulatory matters as well as providing support in delivering business strategy.

You will be responsible for:
• Advising on procurement law requirements, connection agreements, financial security requirements, regulatory frameworks and manage any disputes.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Instructing external legal advisors and managing relationships with such advisors with a view to maximising value for money and minimising overall risk and cost.
• Analysing and interpreting legal issues and complex documents.
• Identifying legal issues, solutions and efficiencies and keeping the Head of Legal Services and senior management fully informed, including in relation to key issues as they arise.
• Providing effective and solutions driven legal advice, support and guidance to the business, delivering high quality services against demanding timelines presented in accessible language that can be understood by all.
• Participating in legal team initiatives and meetings and proactively adding value to the legal team and business including by presenting to the business in a targeted and commercially focused manner on legal issues.
• Assisting in providing company secretarial services to the company Board.
• Any other reasonable tasks as may be requested from time to time.

What you'll need to succeed

To be a successful candidate for this role, you will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (2+ yrs PQE) with experience in the commercial sphere, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. You will also have:
• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload and ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters across a variety of legal fields demonstrating experience in several of the following areas: Procurement, Commercial Contracts, Regulation, Planning and Environment, Infrastructure Projects and Data Protection.
• Sound commercial and legal judgment and able to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commercial focus and business acumen.
• Team player who can support and be collegiate with others in delivering business strategy and objectives.
• Results driven, highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly master complex areas of law, technical industry parameters and regulatory requirements.
• A demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience, great benefits, together with hybrid working arrangements (3 days office: 2 days working at home), competitive holidays and complimentary car parking with electric charging point on site.
This is an opportunity to lead and contribute to the advancement of a critical component of the energy infrastructure.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.