Property Solicitor

Property Solicitor

Glasgow | Personal Contract

Full Time| Hybrid

Competitive pension scheme – Bonus Scheme – Private Medical Insurance - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – Holiday Plus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

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We are looking for a transactional Property Solicitor (ideally with some previous contentious experience) to provide legal guidance and direction to SGN’s regulated and unregulated businesses. Advising the business at all levels, you will ensure that SGN has the necessary property rights and agreements to operate its gas distribution network.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

Providing prompt, effective and commercial legal guidance on property matters to the business including how to structure complex property transactions in tandem with policy, strategy and the management of property portfolios

Advising on the various aspects of SGN’s statutory obligations and functions

Coaching and mentoring a small team of Scotland-based property lawyers for continued excellence, improvement of efficiency and sustainability in property matters

Confidently preparing and negotiating property contracts, transfers, leases, servitudes, licences and variations and dealing with post completion requirements

Providing regular reports, taking instructions from the business and managing expectations on progress

Promoting the excellent reputation of the SGN Legal Services Directorate and striving to continue to improve it.

At least five years of relevant, post qualification, property legal experience (ideally with a utilities and/or contentious background)

A valid practising certificate in Scotland

Enthusiasm, flexibility and professional motivation

An ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Comfort in working closely with all levels of the business including Directors and Senior Managers

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

A desire to work out of different offices and operational depots from time to time to effectively meet the needs of the business.

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

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