Senior Legal Adviser (Regulatory – Offshore) Band D
Summary Information for vacancy - reference OFG/611
Department
Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
Salary
£50000 - £65000 Per Annum
Location
SW1P 3GE, City of Westminster, Greater London, London
Closing Date
27 April 2011
Interviews start
Not specified
Grade
Grade 6
Seniority
Middle management
Pay frequency
Monthly
Appointment Terms
Permanent
Working Arrangement
Full time
Travel required
Sometimes
No of vacancies
1
Field of work
Legal Services
Brief Description
• To be a Senior Legal Adviser in the Legal, Commercial team
• Supporting the implementation of key Ofgem E-Serve projects in particular the Offshore Transmission project, advising on a broad range of matters including public law, European law, licensing and governance in the context of the Authority’s statutory powers, functions and duties
Vacancy description
• To provide timely and expert legal advice to colleagues in the Commercial Division
• To support the work-stream heads in implementing key projects for Ofgem E-Serve
• To advise on process and legal risks and work with policy colleagues to develop solutions
• To review key documents, papers and correspondence
Language Skills
English language skills
Qualifications
• Fully qualified barrister or solicitor, qualified to practise in England and Wales
Experience
• Minimum 5 years PQE as a qualified barrister/solicitor
• Expertise and knowledge in the following areas:
o Regulation of the Utility and renewables/environmental sector
o Sound knowledge and expertise of advising on due process in a regulatory environment, public administrative law, European law and the creation of primary and secondary legislation. Knowledge of commercial transactions would be desirable
• Excellent legal professional skills and powers of analysis and judgement including the ability to draft legislative and regulatory instruments in particular licences and secondary legislation
• Strong knowledge and expertise of public law, European law and the legislative framework in which the public sector operates and the creation of primary and secondary legislation
Further information
CRB check required - No
Regulated by OCSC - Yes
Reserved for existing civil servants - No
Reserved for UK nationals - No
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit www.ofgemjobs.co.uk
