Legal Counsel

Our journey:

At Shell Energy, we believe that home energy matters.

Our home energy business was born out of Shell’s acquisition of First Utility in 2018. As an original challenger to the big energy suppliers, First Utility had a heritage of supplying great value energy and broadband to customers.

Shell Energy supplies 100% renewable electricity, as well as gas, smart home technology and broadband, to British homes.

Who you’ll work with:

We’re ambitious with a pace to match, and as part of one of the world’s largest companies, the opportunity and ability to push forward is greater than ever before.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement. Accountability matters, which means enabling transformation through autonomy to influence and see progress through.

Every day we work to provide an environment where all employees feel valued and included, and are able to nurture their talent as individuals and as part of a collaborative team.

A diverse and inclusive workplace, embedded in our principles of honesty, integrity and respect, brings together remarkable people and enables them to be themselves. At Shell Energy, you’ll be able to apply and develop your skills and knowledge as part of a collaborative team that’s helping to innovate.

Your part in our journey:

To assist the Director of Legal in providing legal advice to all areas of the business and to proactively encourage a culture of commercial awareness and compliance with our legal regulatory and contractual obligations.

Your part in the team:

• Work at all levels across the business to ensure that the legal and commercial implications of decisions are understood and communicated.
• Be responsible for negotiating and advising on a wide variety of commercial contracts as well as advising on commercial issues affecting the business which may include: data protection and consumer law.

What you’ll need to help you make the best of the role:

•  A legal qualification as a solicitor or barrister.
•  Ideally at least 5 years PQE (candidates outside this remit will be considered if they have the relevant competencies) with commercial/ Technology/ IT experience from a leading practice or from a recognised in-house organisation.
•  Experience of working in a small team and independently to achieve results.
• Ability to work effectively at all levels in the business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business judgement.
• Flexible approach to the scope and requirements of the role
• Demonstrable problem solving skills and understanding of the culture of the business and the impact this has on assessing its requirements.

The nice to have:

Experience in the energy or telecoms industry

What’s in it for you:

Family Friendly

• Part Time working hours will be considered
• Company maternity /adoption pay - 26 weeks full pay, followed by 13 weeks statutory pay for eligible employees.
• Two weeks full paternity pay
• BUPA Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
• Agile Working/Working from Home where appropriate
• Staff Tariffs

Development Opportunities

• Mentoring Scheme
• Apprenticeship Schemes
• Training and Coaching
• Development Portal to access development material and share experiences

Lifestyle

• Part Time working hours will be considered
• Exclusive Retail Discounts (from nearly 900 retailers
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and Holiday Trading Scheme
• Quarterly Team Socials

Well-being

• Platform to access healthy meal ideas, exercise videos and mindfulness tips
• Access to impartial financial advice
• E-cards to share thanks with colleagues
• A fresh start to the week with free fresh fruit, every Monday
• Charity events to support our charity partner NSPCC
• Trim Trail onsite

Environment

• Ample free onsite parking
• Modern, vibrant offices
• Den with sofas, PS4 and table football
• Onsite restaurant with hot and cold menu and pizza order service
• Barista style coffee bar with hot and cold snacks
• Smart/Casual Dress

Find out more…

• Visit our Glassdoor Company Page to see what our colleagues say about life at Shell Energy.