Junior Lawyer, In House Counsel

About us National Grid’s energy network stretches across the Atlantic. We are an international team and our work underpins the lives of millions of people, working hard to create value for people today - and shape the future of energy tomorrow. As part of our ambitious plans to transition to Net Zero we are expanding our in-house legal team. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and well-informed individual who is motivated to play their part in the energy transition, to join us as a Junior Legal Counsel or Paralegal. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the energy transition and work on challenging projects that will shape the future.

About The Role The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters. This role is ideal for a junior lawyer or paralegal who is curious about the energy sector and keen to develop their legal career in a dynamic and forward-thinking, regulated environment. You will be providing highly responsive, positive and effective support to the General Counsel team as they perform their role of delivering cost-effective, timely and commercial legal support to the National Grid Electricity Distribution ("NGED") business.

You will support the NGED business by providing legal advice across different legal disciplines including commercial, regulatory, dispute resolution and construction. At all times, structured support will be available from senior lawyers to further your development.

• Supporting senior lawyers on a range of matters.
• Providing clear and concise communication of legal risks (written or oral) with key stakeholders in line with our "House Style".
• Supporting on development and delivery of legal training to the NGED business.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and providing analysis on various legal issues.
• Supporting the legal team in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Assisting in the preparation of legal reports, presentations, and other documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing external service providers to deliver efficient, commercial and timely advice as required by the business.

About You A law degree (LLB or equivalent) and/or completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or equivalent qualification. Completed training contract or previous experience as a paralegal, preferably but not necessarily, within the energy sector or a related field. A self-starting and engaged approach, with a genuine curiosity about the energy transition. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Mature written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and concisely. Meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Ability to adjust one’s technique to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from customers to senior managers. Qualified solicitor or barrister (NQ). Related work experience in legal, corporate or academic field.

What You'll Get A competitive salary between £46,415 - £54,703 per annum - dependent on capability. As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance 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, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information This role is offered on a Full-Time, Permanent basis. We are also offering hybrid/flexible working where travel to the office will be as per business need. Base location for this role will be National Grid House, Warwick or Castle Donnington. This role closes on Thursday 20th March 2025 however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.