Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time/ part-time.

Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing date: Thursday 31st October.

The Opportunity 

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Managing Legal Counsel.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Managing Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in Equipment and MEH (Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC). This is a key strategic role responsible for providing expert legal advice and guidance to support the successful delivery of the Sizewell C project.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Legal Advisory: Provide high-quality legal counsel on all matters related to equipment procurement, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC contracts within the Sizewell C project.

Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Lead negotiations and draft complex commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and legal requirements.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks, working closely with project teams, procurement, and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, external advisors, and suppliers, fostering strong relationships and providing strategic legal advice on MEH-related issues.

Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and safety requirements, including environmental and nuclear-specific regulations.

Dispute Resolution: Manage and resolve any disputes arising from MEH contracts, minimizing project delays and financial exposure.

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of legal professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

You will be required to be admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction.

Knowledge & Experience

You will have excellent working knowledge and experience in the following areas:

Relevant post qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister admitted in England and Wales, or equivalent qualification.

Comprehensive knowledge of construction supply chain contracts (including NEC and FIDIC) required.

Experience of line management required.

In-house experience desirable.

Delivering a pro-active, business-focused service that anticipates risks and prevents problems.

Well-rounded legal knowledge and experience preferably (though not necessarily) in the projects sector and commercial acumen. Experience of delivering infrastructure projects, operating in a nuclear environment and a broad understanding of corporate risk areas would be beneficial.

If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

A full job description is available on application. 

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.  Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.  By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. 

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance

Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.