SSE plc
Senior Solicitor (Commercial and Construction)
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Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Role
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your legal expertise to help shape the future of the UK's energy network? As a Senior Solicitor within SSEN Transmission's Construction and Commercial Legal Team, you'll play a key role in supporting some of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects. Working alongside colleagues across Legal, specialist corporate functions and the wider business, you'll provide trusted legal guidance on a diverse range of construction, engineering, commercial and regulatory matters. Through your work, you'll help deliver projects that support the transition to a low-carbon future, whilst ensuring safety, collaboration and responsible decision-making remain at the heart of everything we do.
You Will
- Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of construction, engineering, commercial and regulatory matters, supporting both operational assets and major infrastructure projects.
- Build trusted, collaborative relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and external advisors, creating an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing and partnership thrive.
- Support the business in achieving its strategic ambitions by helping teams navigate legal challenges safely, effectively and with confidence.
- Lead on complex legal matters, engaging and managing external legal partners where appropriate to deliver the best outcomes.
- Promote a culture where safety, integrity, wellbeing and responsible risk management are embedded in decision-making and project delivery.
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You Have
- Qualified as a Solicitor in Scotland and/or England & Wales with at least 5 years' PQE and strong knowledge of legal and commercial issues within construction, utilities or infrastructure environments.
- Significant experience drafting, negotiating and advising on engineering, construction and commercial agreements, ideally within the energy or utilities sector.
- The ability to confidently lead high-value, complex and business-critical matters, balancing commercial objectives with legal and safety considerations.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice and constructively influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Resilience, sound judgement and a calm, supportive leadership style, with the confidence to navigate challenging situations and help teams achieve positive outcomes together.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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At SSE, we've created a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. Our Legal division protect our culture by ensuring our actions are legally sound and in line with business priorities. They identify legal risk, provide advice on regulatory and statutory obligations, and help each SSE business meet its strategic goals.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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