Senior Solicitor (Commercial/Energy) (E2025004)

EirGrid Group operates and develops the electricity system in Ireland. Our 2020 - 25 strategy is shaped by climate change and the transition of the electricity sector to low-carbon, renewable energy.  We have a unique role to play in leading the radical transformation that is required. Our strategy sums up our response to these challenges. It consists of a set of key goals, underpinned by our purpose to Transform the power system for future generations.

The EirGrid Legal Team works closely with the business to support the business in delivering the EirGrid Group Strategy, demonstrating the values and behaviours of the group. We are now seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor to join our Legal team. 

Job Purpose

The Senior Solicitor will provide legal advice to the business on a wide range of complex commercial, contractual, regulatory, compliance and electricity market related matters, and other matters affecting the business as required.

As a member of the EirGrid Group Legal team, the Senior Solicitor will provide legal expertise, guidance and support to the EirGrid Group in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced legal professional who enjoys working with the business in a high performing and fast-paced environment across a diverse range of complex legal matters. Teamwork is essential and the role holder will enjoy working with our multi-discipline teams across the Group and with key external stakeholders as required to effectively deliver on the EirGrid Group objectives. 

The ideal candidate will be a lawyer with at least 6+ years relevant PQE gained at a leading law firm or in-house, preferable within the energy industry or a relevant regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision of legal advice to the EirGrid Group on a wide range of complex commercial, contractual, regulatory and compliance matters.
• Driving and proactively liaising with relevant business areas and key staff and teams to anticipate and analyse legal risks arising for the business and working on appropriate risk mitigation and overseeing any associated implementation.
• Consistently applying professional values and sound judgments based on experience in the energy industry, demonstrating strong commercial awareness and knowledge of the applicable legislative, regulatory and governance frameworks.
• Providing effective and solutions driven legal advice, support and guidance to the business, delivering high quality services against demanding timelines and presented in accessible language that can be understood by all.
• Using professional judgement to instruct external legal advisors as required and managing relationships with a view to maximising value for money and minimising overall risk and cost to the EirGrid Group.
• Participating in legal team initiatives and meetings and proactively adding value to the legal team and business including by presenting to the business in a targeted and commercially focused manner on legal issues.
• Supporting and mentoring more junior legal team members.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Qualified lawyer with at least 6+ years relevant post qualification experience, preferably within the energy or infrastructure sector or in the broader regulatory sector.
• Proven track record of proactively organising and managing high workload and ability to effectively deal with a wide range of complex legal matters across a variety of legal fields demonstrating experience at least a number of the following areas: energy, commercial contracts, electricity markets, regulation, infrastructure projects, procurement, construction.
• Ability to quickly master complex areas of law, technical industry parameters and EU regulatory requirements.
• Results driven, highly organised and efficient with an ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Ability to provide sound commercial and legal judgment and to provide legal advice in clear and concise terms that is accessible to the recipient.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player who can support and be collegiate with others in delivering company Strategy and objectives.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commercial focus and business acumen.
• A demonstrated ability to work on own initiative.

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter.

Closing date for applications
31st October 2024

EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer