Commercial Solicitor

Base Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Perth

Salary: £Competitive + 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor with a pragmatic and commercial legal focus to join our SSE Energy Markets team. SSE Energy Markets operates in demanding and ever-changing markets, and this role offers the chance to work closely with the business, navigating new markets and opportunities and working on high-value commercial contracts in a complex regulatory environment.

You will

• Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice on high-value commercial contracts in a complex regulatory environment.
• Identify, understand, and manage legal risks to support business objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, external legal counsel, and the wider Legal Team.
• Work closely with teams across project delivery, asset management, operations, procurement, and regulation.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts to ensure compliance and optimal outcomes.

You have

• Qualification as a solicitor in Scotland and/or England as well as a keen interest in the energy industry and in engaging with SSE Group’s vision and strategy. This role is likely to suit a Solicitor with around 2-5 years PQE.
• Broad experience of commercial matters, preferably in the utilities and/or energy sector, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• A reasonable understanding of the legal, commercial, and regulatory issues pertinent to SSE Energy Markets, the SSE Group, and the wider energy markets.
• An ability to build strong working relations with clients, stakeholders, external legal counsel and the wider Legal Team.
• A proactive and pragmatic approach to giving legal advice and support in a clear and concise manner and within timescales.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738351671 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. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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