Legal Counsel in Darlington, Durham

Your new company This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, highly regulated infrastructure business delivering energy projects in the UK. Working within a collaborative and well-supported environment, you'll play a key role in helping shape the legal strategy of a business developing nationally significant infrastructure with a strong focus on governance, compliance and long-term sustainability. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will gain exposure to complex commercial, regulatory and project-related legal matters while working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisers, regulators and industry partners. Your new role As Legal Counsel, you will provide commercial legal advice across a broad range of matters, supporting the business through a critical phase of growth and development. This role offers exceptional exposure to large scale projects and the opportunityto develop into a broad, commercially minded in-house lawyer. Key responsibilities will include: Advising on general commercial and regulatory legal matters. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements and heads of terms. Supporting procurement activities, including advising on risk allocation, indemnities and liability provisions. Managing external legal advisers across specialist areas including planning, consenting and regulatory matters. Providing legal support on infrastructure-related projects. Advising on governance, compliance and regulatory obligations within a highly regulated environment. Assisting the GC with company secretarial and corporate governance matters, including Board support. Helping manage disputes, litigation and arbitration matters. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland. At least 2 years' PQE Experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment. Strong commercial contracts experience, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Experience within energy, infrastructure, construction, engineering or other regulated sectors would be desirable. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working model with flexibility Generous employer pension contribution. Excellent annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days. Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression. Modern office location with good transport links and on-site parking. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays