The SZC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. #SZCJobsLegal Counsel - Advisory, Training and Assurance (Sizewell C) Location: London or Suffolk (hybrid working arrangement, 2 days minimum per week in the office). Contract: Permanent, full-time. (The role is expected to be a full-time position, however, we are open to discussing a more flexible or part-time approach, where practicable.)Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C team and work on one of the most exciting and large megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK’s next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. The funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place for the delivery of this new nuclear power station. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. We have a fantastic opportunity for Legal Counsel – Advisory, Training and Assurance. About the Role We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Legal Counsel – Advisory, Training & Assurance to: advise under SZC’s complex key arrangements including the economic licence, debt and equity arrangements while working closely with and supporting your senior manager and the wider legal team in order to provide strategic advice, resilience and supportdevelop and deliver engaging training to build capability so that legal colleagues can advise with clarity and confidencetranslate legal requirements into clear practical guidance and procedures and partner with SZC’s delivery and commercial teams to assure compliance and continued developmentdrive a culture of accountability, helping the business to meet its commitments and enabling best in class delivery.You will work closely with Sizewell C legal team colleagues, external advisers and SZC business colleagues to embed strong legal awareness and best practice across Sizewell C in the context of SZC’s financing and regulated asset base licensing obligations. About You Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales (or equivalent) with strong experience of law in a regulatory and/or infrastructure environment, ideally gained in the major projects or energy sectorStrong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and experience working with regulators, in particular with Ofgem, is desirableStrong understanding of legal risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks, and experience of training deliveryExcellent, approachable communication and facilitation skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance, presentations and processes for both lawyers and non-lawyers and deliver training to a variety of audiencesComfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving project environmentA proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detailStrong analytical skills to interpret complex contractual provisionsCollaborative mindset and ability to build trusted relationships. If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! Why Join Us? Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UKWork in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainabilityCompetitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career developmentFlexible and hybrid working options. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. The SZC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. #SZCJobsLegal Counsel - Advisory, Training and Assurance (Sizewell C) Location: London or Suffolk (hybrid working arrangement, 2 days minimum per week in the office). Contract: Permanent, full-time. (The role is expected to be a full-time position, however, we are open to discussing a more flexible or part-time approach, where practicable.)Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution. Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C team and work on one of the most exciting and large megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK’s next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. The funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place for the delivery of this new nuclear power station. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. We have a fantastic opportunity for Legal Counsel – Advisory, Training and Assurance. About the Role We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Legal Counsel – Advisory, Training & Assurance to: advise under SZC’s complex key arrangements including the economic licence, debt and equity arrangements while working closely with and supporting your senior manager and the wider legal team in order to provide strategic advice, resilience and supportdevelop and deliver engaging training to build capability so that legal colleagues can advise with clarity and confidencetranslate legal requirements into clear practical guidance and procedures and partner with SZC’s delivery and commercial teams to assure compliance and continued developmentdrive a culture of accountability, helping the business to meet its commitments and enabling best in class delivery.You will work closely with Sizewell C legal team colleagues, external advisers and SZC business colleagues to embed strong legal awareness and best practice across Sizewell C in the context of SZC’s financing and regulated asset base licensing obligations. About You Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales (or equivalent) with strong experience of law in a regulatory and/or infrastructure environment, ideally gained in the major projects or energy sectorStrong understanding of UK regulatory frameworks and experience working with regulators, in particular with Ofgem, is desirableStrong understanding of legal risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks, and experience of training deliveryExcellent, approachable communication and facilitation skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance, presentations and processes for both lawyers and non-lawyers and deliver training to a variety of audiencesComfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and evolving project environmentA proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detailStrong analytical skills to interpret complex contractual provisionsCollaborative mindset and ability to build trusted relationships. If the above sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! Why Join Us? Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UKWork in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainabilityCompetitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career developmentFlexible and hybrid working options. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today. For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.