Legal Counsel

ESP Utilities is seeking a Legal Counsel (Commercial) to join the business. This is a new role due to continued growth. It is an amazing opportunity to help develop & progress to the next level.

Role Purpose

• Advise the business on commercial matters, risks and legal compliance.
• Support negotiation and take the lead on managing commercial transactions from internal instruction to close and completion.
• Developing new contract templates for commercial related matters.
• Communicating legal concepts in an understandable way to internal stakeholders.
• Managing and resolving legal disputes, such as claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, from purchase agreements to key supplier agreements.
• If required, prepare brief for any external commercial and construction legal support required and manage said appointments.
• Train and supervise paralegals, o...