Planning, Environment and Consenting Solicitor

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 (depending on skills and experience) + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are looking to recruit a Planning, Environment and Consenting Solicitor to join our SSEN Transmission Property Environment and Consenting Legal Team. SSEN Transmission plays a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future as it develops, builds, maintains and operates a Network for Net Zero. 

The team supports the SSEN Transmission business that owns and maintains the electricity transmission network in its licence area with its first priority being the provision of a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. As the way we live our lives changes, SSEN Transmission is delivering billions of pounds of investment that is required to meet the low carbon energy demands now and in the future. Through a fair, balanced and considered investment programme, SSEN Transmission is committed to improving network reliability and enabling the transition to Net Zero.

It is a fantastic time to join us to develop your career in this high profile and rapidly evolving sector.

Here is a link to a recent SSEnet article by our MD, Rob McDonald, following submission of the Business Plan, which gives a good overview of the direction and predicted scale and growth of the Transmission business area over the next few years: https://ssecom.sharepoint.com/sites/SSENTransmissionNews/SitePages/We%E2%80%99ve-published-our-Business-Plan-for-RIIO-T3.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=t1vbin&CID=a900b6b6-928a-4f58-bcde-207f62e765fb

You will

• Work with colleagues across the business including the planning, environment and marine team, the land team, regulation, project delivery, asset management and operations whilst advising on a variety of consenting matters.
• Be involved in engagement activities with stakeholders in the development and delivery of strategic infrastructure projects. 
• Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice on a range of legal, consenting, regulatory and operational issues and ensure legal risks are understood and managed. 

You have

• Qualified as a Solicitor in Scotland with up to five years post qualifying experience in a planning, environment and consenting role.
• Excellent ability to manage workload and manage and deliver to client expectations.
• Significant experience of advising on, drafting and negotiating planning contracts, with ability to negotiate and advise on complex issues.
• Excellent planning awareness, with the ability to provide legal advice on both day-to-day matters and more complex issues in a risk-aware and solutions focused way.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong and collaborative partnerships based on trust.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

At SSE, we've created a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. Our Legal division protect our culture by ensuring our actions are legally sound and in line with business priorities. They identify legal risk, provide advice on regulatory and statutory obligations, and help each SSE business meet its strategic goals.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further.

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