Senior Regulatory Lawyer

We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Lawyer with a passion for the energy sector and a deep commitment to contributing to the energy transition. This role is pivotal in navigating and shaping the regulatory landscape within which National Grid operates and in enabling the business with its ambitions.

The UK is on a journey to reach net zero targets by 2050. The energy sector plays a vital part in helping the country to make this transformational change, but to deliver on this ambition we need people with talent, the drive and the passion to make this a reality. 

We are seeing unprecedented growth in the need for new energy infrastructure. To support this growth in infrastructure we are also seeing increasing demand for regulatory legal advice. The regulatory framework specific to electricity distribution and transmission and the associated funding arrangements under which we operate are evolving and need to change further to deliver a regime that can fully support the transformation required.  Additional support is therefore needed in the UK Legal team to provide advice to National Grid Electricity Distribution plc (NGED) and other parts of the National Grid group on a wide range of high profile and strategically important regulatory legal matters. 

You will be a good communicator, able to listen effectively, work closely with colleagues (in the UK Legal team, NGED and National Grid business) on a wide range of regulatory matters and related issues.

The role is a permanent, full-time position but flexible or part time working may also be considered. It can be based from our Warwick, Bristol, Castle Donnington or The Strand, London offices. 

We operate a Hybrid Working approach with a mix of home and office working to suit the needs of the business and our employees, using technology to ensure we always feel connected. Travel to different office locations may be needed.  
 

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•    Providing legal advice and support in respect of NGED’s regulatory framework specific to electricity distribution and licence conditions to support understanding of the existing and evolving regulatory obligations
•    Working collaboratively to support NGED as it prepares for a new regulatory price control framework to be put in place 
•    Supporting the Distribution System Operator business within NGED and the evolving regulatory landscape in which it operates  
•    Engaging with key external stakeholders such as Ofgem and relevant Government Departments (e.g. DESNZ)
•    Advising on NGED’s regulatory submissions to Ofgem
•    Advising on business separation matters
•    Proactively highlighting and advising on regulatory risks to ensure they are understood and appropriately managed and mitigated
•    Supporting on influencing policy developments associated with the regulatory framework specific to electricity distribution
•    Supporting on the National Grid response to emerging legislation, Ofgem and Government consultations and advising on business implications (and keeping up to date with regulatory developments generally) 
•    Advising on regulatory investigations and regulatory appeals 
 

•    Qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in regulatory and competition law, acquired in private practice, within an in-house legal team or at a regulator (likely to have at least 7 years PQE, although all levels of PQE will be considered if you can show the requisite experience)
•    Knowledge of the Competition and Markets Authority appeals process and previous experience within the energy or utilities industry is desirable 
•    Strong understanding, or ability to quickly grasp, the regulatory framework under which NGED/National Grid operates, including price controls and energy distribution regulations
•    Excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills
•    Ability to work within a team environment, with a proactive attitude and ability to build strong relationships in a team or business environment
•    Ability to manage and deliver against competing priorities
•    Experience and strong track record in project or relationship management
•    Passionate about contributing to the UK's energy transition and sustainable future

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A competitive salary – dependent on experience. 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 20%, an electric company car or car allowance, 28 days annual leave and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

We will also support with your development during your career with National Grid.  #LI-HYBRID #LI-SC1

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The closing date for this vacancy is 19 February 2024 however we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date as we will review applications upon submission. National Grid reserves the right to remove this advert or close it for further applications at any point during the recruitment process.