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About the Role

The UK is on a journey to reach net zero by 2050, and the energy sector plays a vital part in this transformation. We need talented individuals to help us tackle climate change, and the consenting and delivery of new infrastructure is central to realizing this ambition. This role provides property and planning legal advice to National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) for both existing and new infrastructure projects, on and offshore. These are large-scale and complex projects.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice and lead the development and execution of legal consenting and property strategy for major projects, supporting NGET’s commercial objectives.
Work closely with consents, lands, external affairs and engineering teams.
Represent UK Legal at key internal forums.
Manage external counsel.
Support compensation claims.
Help identify and mitigate legal and commercial risk.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop precedents and training.
Share expertise across the UK Legal team.
Deliver strategic and business focused legal advice and analysis to NGET on nationally significant infrastructure projects, including planning, environmental, compulsory acquisition and other property advice and supporting the implementation of the project.
Deliver advice on town and country planning applications, marine licences, s37 consents and compulsory purchase orders.
Deliver strategic and business focused legal advice on land access for surveys, securing temporary land rights and land assembly for permanent footprint of NGET assets.
Advise NGET projects on biodiversity net gain and community benefits.
Protect NGET’s existing and proposed assets from third party developments.
Provide strategic advice and guidance to all levels of the business on legislative reform and emerging national policy and guidance.
Manage external legal service providers to deliver advice that effectively implements agreed business strategy to a high standard, within budget and driving value for money.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in planning and property law, acquired in private practice and/or within an in-house legal team (likely to have at least 5 years PQE, although all levels of PQE will be considered if you can show the requisite experience).
Previous experience in promotion of Development Consent Orders and Compulsory Purchase Orders, and working on large scale and complex energy infrastructure projects.
Able to demonstrate experience in resolving issues with stakeholders, landowners and occupiers.
Strong track record supporting projects in delivery.
Excellent communicator, also able to listen effectively in a team or business environment and build strong relationships.
Capable of taking the lead on the development of legal consenting strategy and a credible voice in setting the overall strategy.
Effective project manager with ability to lead and deliver high profile and strategic projects with ability to influence through broad range of internal and external contacts.
Ability to manage and deliver against competing priorities.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system.

Skills

Planning law
Property law
Legal consenting strategy
Commercial awareness
Communication
Stakeholder management
Project management

Location

Warwick
Strand, London

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

At least 5 years PQE (all levels considered if requisite experience shown)

Education Level

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary – dependent on experience

Benefits

Bonus of up to 40% (based on company and personal performance)
Full electric company car or cash alternative
Competitive contributory pension scheme (double match to a maximum of 12%)
Share incentive plan
Salary sacrifice technology scheme
Employee assistance line support
Matched charity giving
Support with development during career

About the Company

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is part of the UK's journey to reach net zero by 2050.
The energy sector plays a vital part in helping the country to make this transformational change.
Consenting and delivery of new infrastructure sits at the heart of realizing this ambition.

Equal Opportunity

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria.
We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.