Legal Counsel, Infrastructure

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We have a brilliant new opportunity for a Legal Counsel, Infrastructure to join our Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Ethics & Compliance, and Secretariat Function (LRECS). This role will form part of the Centrica Infrastructure Legal team supporting Centrica's current and future strategic priorities for energising a greener, fairer future by maximising infrastructure related growth opportunities afforded by the energy transition and supporting national energy security.

Location: We work flexibly in line with our Flexible First working arrangements believing that empowered colleagues are happier and more productive. The successful candidate will, however, need to be comfortable commuting to our Windsor office on at least a weekly basis and to our other locations as may be needed.

The role will focus on providing strategic and transactional legal support for:

• Centrica’s nuclear investments (including Centrica’s 20% equity stake in the existing UK nuclear fleet and Centrica’s 15% equity stake in the Sizewell C nuclear project); and
• Centrica’s wider infrastructure assets portfolio comprising gas/LNG terminals, thermal and renewable power generation and battery storage interests in the UK and overseas, including providing strategic level advice regarding development of new power generation and battery storage assets and investment in built power generation and battery storage assets in all relevant geographical markets.

Here’s who we’re looking for:

Legal Expertise

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally in energy infrastructure (nuclear/power generation).
• Solid understanding of EPC, O&M, construction agreements, with exposure to corporate, finance, IP, and dispute resolution.
• Clear, pragmatic legal advice with a focus on solutions and risk-balanced compliance.
• Skilled in managing external counsel and prioritising effectively.

Commercial Acumen

• Commercially driven with a strong grasp of infrastructure business priorities.
• Awareness of regulatory, political, and market dynamics impacting Centrica.
• Creative problem-solver with a collaborative, business-focused mindset.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Trusted advisor with excellent influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Confident managing stakeholders across cultures and jurisdictions.

Change & Impact

• Proactive in driving improvements and simplifying delivery.
• Decisive under pressure, with sound judgment and escalation awareness.
• Active contributor to team development, standardisation, and internal training.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and cultural change aligned with Centrica’s values.

Personal Attributes

• Inspires trust, demonstrates emotional intelligence, and takes ownership.
• Collaborative, accountable, and eager to learn and grow.

Why should you apply?   
  
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