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About the Role Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots across Scotland.
Salary: £ Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We are seeking to recruit two Commercial Solicitors with pragmatic and commercial legal focus to join our well established SSEN Transmission legal Team.
The SSEN Transmission Legal Team supports the SSEN Transmission business which owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.
This is an exciting and strategically important time for our business as we deliver an ambitious business plan to maintain and grow the north of Scotland transmission network. You will work with colleagues across the business including project delivery, asset management and operations, procurement and regulation whilst advising on a variety of construction and commercial matters. You will provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice on a range of commercial, construction, regulatory and procurement matters and ensure legal risks are understood and managed. We are committed to developing all our people and you will have the opportunity to do so within a diverse and fast growing business.
What do I need? To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:
- A qualified solicitor in Scotland with relevant PQE of around 0 - 5 years.
- You should have the ability to work on your own and within a team.
- Good negotiation, drafting, communication and interpersonal skills and a desire to work in-house as part of a key business support function are essential for this role.
- An ability to build strong working relations with clients, stakeholders, external Legal Counsel and the wider SSE Legal team.
Periodic travel between our offices throughout Scotland is expected.
About our Business Our in-house SSE Legal function operates across the SSE Group to ensure business actions and behaviours are aligned to business priorities, are legally sound, and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. We identify and rationalise legal risk, providing advice on both regulatory and statutory obligations, all whilst helping the business to achieve their strategic goals.
What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
