At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage land rights and negotiate legal transactions while supporting a dynamic team.
- Company: Join ESP Utilities, a growing leader in the utilities sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days holiday, bonuses, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Great opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key role while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Experience in lease negotiations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
ESP Utilities is seeking a Legal Advisor to join our growing team and make a meaningful impact.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance their career while contributing real value to a dynamic business.
With continued growth, an expanding client base, and a strong position in the utilities sector, now is an excellent time to join ESP.
As we build on our success and invest in our future, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the business and supporting its next phase of growth.
- Role Purpose
- Managing and negotiating land rights and water/sewage adoption transactions from instruction to completion.
- Supervising junior members of the legal team on land rights matters.
- Identifying risk in relation to legal matters and developing and implementing appropriate mitigations.
- Assisting with the resolution of complex legal matters.
- Assisting with the general/commercial contracts function of the business on an ad‑hoc basis where there is residual capacity.
- Managing utilities leases, transfers and wayleaves from instruction to completion.
- Providing ad‑hoc legal advice and support to ESP colleagues relating to legal matters.
- Providing instructions to external counsel on land rights projects.
- Developing and drafting bespoke contract terms for land rights where appropriate to reflect the needs of ESP.
- Being involved in the negotiation of the legal framework supporting major and minor Gas/Electricity/Water/Heat schemes which are nationally significant.
- Supervising Paralegals and Legal Assistants on land rights transactions, helping them assess the risk of proposed amendments to ESP deeds/leases.
- Interacting with internal and external stakeholders to provide updates and guidance on the status of legal matters.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience managing and negotiating leasehold and freehold purchase and sales.
- Experience dealing with easements, deeds of covenants, licences to alter.
- Experience dealing with the legalities of large‑scale residential and/or commercial developments.
- Commercial contract negotiation experience (desirable).
- Experience within the energy and/or utility sector (desirable).
- Experience supervising or managing junior members of staff (desirable).
- Strong communication and inter‑personal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external parties.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strongly analytical, with well‑developed problem‑solving skills and proficient with MS Office.
- A good organiser with a natural ability to plan and organise to achieve objectives and targets.
- ICLEx or working towards, or Qualified Solicitor or Conveyancer.
Holidays: 26 days, going up to 27 after 3 years and up to 28 after 5 years of employment. The company gives you the opportunity to buy/sell up to 3 days per year.
Benefits
- Bonus
- Enhance Pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Company training programmes to help you develop.
- Employee Rewards Portal: access to exclusive discounts and flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work and EV car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Enhanced Family Friendly benefits: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and paid time off when receiving fertility treatment.
- Volunteering day: one day a year fully paid.
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Legal Advisor in Leatherhead employer: ESP Utilities Group
ESP Utilities is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and engagement within a dynamic and customer-focused environment. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, the company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, offering ample opportunities for career growth and professional development. Located in a highly regulated industry, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that values compliance and high-quality service delivery, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about customer fulfilment.
