Dispute Solicitor

☞ SSE plc

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Pitlochry Scotland

Category: Legal / Contracts Quality Assurance / Quality Control Accounting / Auditing

Industry: Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing Oil Gas Utilities

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.About The RoleBase Location: Glasgow or PerthSalary: £37,600 - £56,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
  • Supporting all the business areas within the SSE Group, dealing with a wide variety of disputes under supervision.
  • Generating procedures and processes to assist certain business areas in dealing with disputes and identifying risks.
  • Working as part of a growing, ambitious Disputes Team which comprises of General Litigation, Construction and Claims across both Scotland and England.
What do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
  • 0-3 years PQE.
  • Relevant experience within dispute resolution (general litigation, property disputes, commercial disputes, personal injury, debt recovery) as well as good working knowledge of court processes and procedures.
  • Ability to confidently manage a varied workload.
  • Strong negotiation and drafting skills, including drafting court papers (claims, defences, witness statements etc).
  • Excellent communication skills, providing clear, practical and commercially sound advice to all business areas within the SSE Group.
  • Ability to build strong working relations with clients, external legal counsel and the wider legal team.
About Our BusinessOur in-house SSE Legal function operates across the SSE Group to ensure business actions and behaviours are aligned to business priorities, are legally sound, and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. We identify and rationalise legal risk, providing advice on both regulatory and statutory obligations, all whilst helping the business to achieve their strategic goals.What’s in it for you?An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.Next StepsAll applications should be submitted online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kimberlee on kimberlee.anderson@sse.com / 01738 341523.Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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