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SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) plc

Oct 13, 2023

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • £33K
  • Reading, +2

Requirements

  • To be considered for the position of Trainee Solicitor, we would love you to have:
  • LLB or equivalent qualification plus Legal Practicing Certificate (LPC), Diploma, or Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), or set to achieve this in 2024. Your qualification must enable you to undertake a legal training contract under the Scottish or English Law Society rules.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  • The ability to build relationships and engage with professionals and colleagues.
  • The ability to work alone or as part of a team, to self-motivate and to effectively manage and prioritise a broad and large workload.
  • Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills.

Responsibilities

  • As a Trainee Solicitor you'll support on some of the most exciting energy projects in the world, and we have up to 4 new opportunities for a Trainee Solicitor to join our General Counsel Team. Our bespoke training contract meets the requirements to complete a two-year, Law Society regulated, legal training contract.
  • From the moment you join you'll benefit from specialised training and be closely supported and mentored by our friendly team. We have a variety of specialisms within our team covering many areas of law such as: commercial, company, energy, property, construction, disputes and litigation, data protection, and competition and regulatory. Our four-seat training contract will provide you with exposure to diverse areas of law and working across the varied SSE businesses, as well as the opportunity to broaden your experience by spending your third seat with one of SSE's legal panel firms.
  • You'll provide legal advice and support to the SSE Group to ensure legal compliance, and help the group to understand, minimise and mitigate legal risks across its operations. You'll be involved in document drafting, conducting due diligence, property and consenting, disputes, projects client meetings and negotiation. As well as gaining exposure to real work, you'll develop the following skills and expertise:
  • Core knowledge and understanding of the law and risks applicable to the SSE Group.
  • Intellectual, analytical and problem-solving; transactional and dispute resolution.
  • Legal, professional and client relationship knowledge; personal development.
  • Work management and professional values, behaviours, attitudes, and ethics.
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SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) plc

SSE | We power change.

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) is a leading energy company based in the UK. They operate across various sectors of the energy industry, including electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply. SSE's ultimate mission is to provide sustainable energy solutions that meet the needs of their customers while reducing environmental impact. Their purpose is to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy by investing in renewable energy sources, promoting energy efficiency, and delivering reliable and affordable energy services. SSE aims to contribute to the decarbonisation of the energy sector, support the development of clean technologies, and play a pivotal role in the shift towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Benefits

  • Holidays and flexible working

    No matter what level you’re at when you join us, you’ll enjoy 34 days of annual leave per year, including public holidays. You can buy up to 10 extra days every year if you choose to, giving you even more flexibility. We also support flexible working across our business, so you can work with your manager to find a routine that fits your individual life circumstances. And because we know things don’t always go to plan, we offer emergency day passes for those times when life throws you a curveball.

  • Money and financial planning

    To protect your financial future, we make a generous pension contribution on your behalf. You can also buy shares in SSE at a discounted rate, giving you the option to share in our success. Everyone gets free access to an award-winning third-party provider of financial education. Plus, you’ll enjoy a wide range of discounts in your favourite shops, and technology loans to help with any big digital purchases.

  • Health and wellbeing

    We genuinely care about each other at SSE and make our people’s wellbeing a priority. Our employee assistance programme offers free and confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our people can also access discounted private healthcare from Bupa. And because we know that SSE people care about the communities they serve, we offer everyone a paid day away from their usual job to volunteer as part of the SSE Volunteering Programme.

  • Travel and transport

    We all have a part to play in the journey to net zero. That’s why SSE provides benefits that make it easier for our employees to make positive travel choices. We offer an interest-free salary advance to cover public transport season tickets. We’re also a proud member of the Cycle to Work scheme.

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