Leep Utilities
In House Legal Counsel - Hybrid
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Head of Legal – In-House Legal Counsel Role
Department: Legal Reports to: Head of Legal Salary: Salary based on experience (PQE) – 5+ years required Location: Salford
About Leep Utilities
At Leep Utilities, we’re shaping communities by powering the places where people live, work, and grow. As a leading last-mile multi-utility provider, we join forces with developers, landowners, and delivery partners to:
- Support residential, commercial, data centre, and mixed-use developments
- Drive infrastructure and utility solutions across the UK
- Combine strong investment, innovation, transparency, and customer focus
- Grow a lasting impact application utilities portfolio
The Role: In-House Legal Counsel
We are expanding our legal team and seeking a commercial, high-impact In-House Legal Counsel, reporting directly to the Head of Legal. This dynamic role requires the ability to:
- Guide complex infrastructure, commercial, and regulatory workstreams
- Work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders to align legal strategy with business goals
- Shaping legal outcomes while maintaining variety, influence, and commercial balance
The Utilities, energy, or estates experience is essential. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, translating legal risks into commercial opportunities with precision.
What You’ll Be Doing
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Legal services leadership
- Provide expert legal support to the Leep Utilities Group, aligning with business objectives and legal best practice.
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Contract negotiation & drafting
- Lead and support complex commercial contracts, including:
- Multi-utility framework agreements
- Asset adoption agreements (electricity, water, waste, gas, heat networks)
- Supplier and services agreements
- Lead and support complex commercial contracts, including:
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Master planning & utility tenders
- Review, negotiate, and advise throughout the contract lifecycle, from pre-tender stages to ongoing operations and disputes.
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Contractual & dispute analysis
- Offer guidance on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and disputes.
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Precedent & training development
- Develop and maintain precedent documents, guidance materials, and training resources to foster legal awareness across the business.
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Regulatory compliance
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, advising the business on strategic implications and recommended actions.
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External vendor management
- Oversee external legal advisers, ensuring high-quality support, cost efficiency, and effective outcomes.
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Leadership & culture
- Personify Leep’s values and leadership behaviours while nurturing a positive, collaborative culture.
About You
Essential Requirements
- Fully qualified solicitor with 5+ years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE)
- Strong background in commercial contracts, with preference in:
- Infrastructure, utilities, construction, or energy
- Experience in multi-party or framework projects, particularly those involving:
- Structures, tenders, or complex contracts
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
- Exceptional ability to balance legal risks with business priorities, recommending clear commercial actions
- Experience working directly with senior stakeholders, influencing strategy relationships
Desirable
- Relevant experience in Utilities (NAV/IDNO), infrastructure, or property-backed projects
- Background in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) or structured transactions
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Why Join Leep Utilities?
Join a growing, ambition business where legal expertise elevates commercial outcomes. Benefit from actively shaping impactful projects, fostering decision-making influence, and forming part of a collaborative culture that thrives on development and progression.
Core Benefits
- Flexible Salary aligned with your experience and skillset
- 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
- Birthday day off (one additional day of leave)
- Annual discretionary bonus for performance
- Company pension plan with measurable contributions
- Health Cash plan via Westfield Health
- Holiday Buying Scheme, allowing additional holiday purchase
- Engagement committee with exclusive access to:
- Company-wide Christmas Party
- Summer Party
- Team-specific social events
Our Values
Safety, Customer Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility form the backbone of every action. These values anchor our commitment to excellence, ethical integrity, and mutual support.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
Leep Utilities upholds equality of access and is committed to cultivating an environment where diversity thrives.
We promote progression by:
- Providing fostering individual talents at all levels
- Supporting non-discrimination and an inclusive workplace
- Inviting applications from all backgrounds
- Ensuring adaptability needs during application and interview stages are thoughtfully addressed
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