Commercial Solicitor - Utilities Provider (Part Time)

In this role you will:

• Advise on general commercial issues facing the Group including but not limited to commercial contractual matters, corporate matters, IPR, competition marketing, consumer credit, e-commerce, employment and pensions, all having regard to the constraints placed on the Group by its debt covenant package (Common Term Agreement) and licence conditions.

• Draft, review and negotiate wide range of commercial agreements such as:
  • Purchasing agreements;
  • IT software licences, support and maintannce agreements; outsourcing agreements;
  • Intellectual property licence agreements;
  • Non disclosure agreements;
  • Financial bonds and guarantees;
  • Research and development agreements
  • Engineering / construction contracts and associated collatoral warranties, sub contracts and bonds;
  • Electricity and renewal power contracts;

• Assist with regulatory matters and advise and deal with issues regarding the inter-relationship between the Company and members of the Group eg competition, freedom of information, data protection, transfer pricing and other areas where special rules apply to this regulated business.

• Advising on disputes with contractors.