Commercial Solicitor

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.
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