Senior Legal Counsel

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
London (Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)
Excellent day rate, inside IR35
Fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6-month day rate contract Senior Legal Counsel with great opportunity for extension. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will have deep expertise in technology, sourcing, and a passion for complex problem-solving. As part of our evolving legal team, the Senior Legal Counsel will partner with executives to tackle high-stakes projects that align with government climate goals. This is a chance to operate at the intersection of technology, law, and sustainability in a dynamic, regulated environment.

What will you be doing?

• Being a trusted advisor to the General Counsel helping the legal function to drive the business forward.
• Responsible for managing a complex internal and external stakeholder landscape.
• Responsible for distilling complex legal issues, commercial considerations, and operational factors into concise, actionable, pragmatic, and risk-based advice taking input not just from external counsel but other key business partners such as the regulatory operations, commercial and finance teams.
• Responsible for high-level business partnering with a genuine desire to understand stakeholder problems and objectives in a complex environment.
• Lead multi-million-pound deals and provide support pre and post contract including disputes.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience as a Senior Legal Counsel.
• Extensive experience in sourcing and cloud transactions, SME level required with deep knowledge and experience in technology procurement.
• Extensive experience working in a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering experience working pro-actively with empathy and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong private practice experience with experience of being in house. Must be adaptable, resilient, consultative, facilitative commercially pragmatic with great implementation skills.
• Able to thrive under pressure and enjoy working in a supportive, collegial team.
• Values the productivity and lifestyle benefits of a hybrid work environment, including spending at least two days per week at our London office in order to deepen their understanding of the business and build relationships with the team and stakeholders.

ABOUT THE DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
What to do now
Choose ‘ now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before ing, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you’d like to ask before ing, please contact Nick Hayman
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Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

• Being a trusted advisor to the General Counsel helping the legal function to drive the business forward.
• Responsible for managing a complex internal and external stakeholder landscape.
• Responsible for distilling complex legal issues, commercial considerations, and operational factors into concise, actionable, pragmatic, and risk-based advice taking input not just from external counsel but other key business partners such as the regulatory operations, commercial and finance teams.
• Responsible for high-level business partnering with a genuine desire to understand stakeholder problems and objectives in a complex environment.
• Lead multi-million-pound deals and provide support pre and post contract including disputes