Legal Advisor

Job Description LocationSuccessful candidates may be based in any of our office locations Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.Job summaryInfluence how we shape the legal future of the energy sector. Ofgem is Great Britains independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth.The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) supports Ofgems activities through legal teams focused on the following areas:Retail LegalEnforcement LegalDelivery and Schemes LegalInfrastructure LegalSystems LegalYou will initially be posted to work in one team, where you will support the Legal Director or Deputy Legal Director responsible for that team in ensuring the continued delivery of a first-class legal function. Some of the projects cut across the work of more than one legal team and you will therefore be working in a collaborative way with colleagues across the business. The OGCs career development offer will also allow you to work in other teams over time.Job descriptionThe work is interesting, intellectually challenging and varied, you will be involved in advising on a wide range of public law issues in a regulatory context. We will tailor the role according to your skills and experiences. You will enjoy the role if you are a lawyer who is pragmatic and solutions driven, can manage competing demands and deliver at pace to provide advice to policy colleagues at all levels.Ofgem is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of open and fair competition, merit and business need.Ofgem relies on having a workforce that reflects the society we serve, so we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and especially those from underrepresented groups. Flexible working patterns and job shares are welcome. We will also support you with excellent training and development opportunities, plus a competitive benefits package.Roles available in Cardiff, Glasgow and London. Current hybrid working expectation is a minimum of 20% in the office.Person specificationEssential CriteriaQualificationsQualified to practice as a barrister or solicitor, in England and Wales or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland or will be qualified 3 months from application date; orAn overseas professionally qualified lawyer demonstrating evidence of preparedness to sit the SQE or BTT on, or soon after, appointment and evidence of some post-qualification practice in the UK.Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed and a score of 50% or above achieved, at CILEx Level 6 , in all the following foundation subjects:Contract LawCriminal LawEquity and Trusts LawEuropean Union LawLand LawPublic LawLaw of TortExperience Demonstrable experience of practising law in the UKReliable legal judgement and appreciation of legal risks, with the ability to analyse and advise on complex and novel legal issues (Lead)We are interested in hearing from people at different stages in their career, you may be recently qualified or have experience in any one of the following:energy law;economic regulation;consumer protection;competition law;commercial or complex projects/procurement; orpublic or administrative law or regulatory litigation in a context similar to that in which Ofgem operates, for example advising a government department, economic regulator or highly regulated industry participant.Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present findings of analysis in a clear and compelling manner to technical and non-technical audiences, and defend their findings, based on evidence.Resilient and able to work under pressure and on demanding and challenging projects.Planning and organisational skills to manage and balance conflicting demands.Desirable CriteriaKnowledge of one or more of: Information Law, Human Rights Law, Public Procurement Law, Environmental Law, Insolvency Law.Experience advising in relation to corporate or project finance, investment or funding agreements and financial reporting.Qualifications Qualified to practice as a barrister or solicitor, in England and Wales or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland or will be qualified 3 months from application date; or An overseas professionally qualified lawyer demonstrating evidence of preparedness to sit the SQE or BTT on, or soon after, appointment and evidence of some post-qualification practice in the UK. Chartered Legal Executives are eligible to apply where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed and a score of 50% or above achieved, at CILEx Level 6 , in all the following foundation subjects:1. Contract Law2. Criminal Law3. Equity and Trusts Law4. European Union Law5. Land Law6. Public Law7. Law of TortBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Making Effective DecisionsCommunicating and InfluencingWorking TogetherDelivering at PaceTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:As part of the interview you will be asked to consider a problem scenario provided before your interview and to provide your advice in interview.

Created: 2025-12-13