LEGAL ADVISOR - MUST BE SCOTTISH QUALIFIED

ESP operates as an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) and Independent Gas Transporter (IGT) in a highly competitive sector. We own and operate over 900,000 electricity and water assets providing “last mile” connectivity to residential and commercial premises.
Our business model is to adopt networks constructed by our accredited partners and to operate and manage these networks safely and efficiently. These arrangements are subject to contractual and legal arrangements which must be robust and well managed to ensure best outcomes for ESP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (or working towards), or Qualified Solicitor.
• Must be Scottish Qualified

ROLE PURPOSE

• Managing and negotiating land rights transactions from instruction to completion.
• Supervising junior members of the legal team.
• Identifying risk in relation to legal matters and developing and implementing appropriate mitigations.
• Assisting with the resolution of complex legal matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage utilities leases, transfers and wayleaves, from instruction to completion.
• Provide ad-hoc legal advice and support to ESP colleagues relating to legal matters.
• Provide instructions to external counsel on land rights projects.
• Develop and draft bespoke contracts terms for land rights where appropriate to reflect the needs of ESP.
• Be involved in the negotiation of the legal framework supporting major and minor Gas/Electricity/Water/Heat schemes which are nationally significant.
• Supervise Paralegals and Legal Assistants on land rights transactions, helping them assess the risk of proposed amendments to ESP deeds/leases; and
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders to provide updates and guidance on the status of legal matters.