Legal Counsel – Commercial

Overview

As a Commercial Legal Counsel at Severn Trent, you will act as a trusted partner to the business, delivering practical, commercially minded legal advice across contracts, procurement, tech and IP. You’ll support strategic projects with cross-functional teams and help drive responsible risk-taking aligned with business goals. You’ll influence how legal services are delivered, embracing innovation and new tech to shape the function. Join a collaborative, inclusive Legal team that values development and real-world impact.

Pay / Benefits

• 31 days holiday + bank holidays
• annual bonus scheme up to 20%
• car allowance up to 5208 per year
• leading pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Sharesave – discounted shares
• dedicated training and development with Academy eggs? not eggs; training and development with our ‘Academy’ circa

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support across non-contentious commercial, procurement, technology and intellectual property matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues to act as a trusted advisor.
• Offer practical, commercially-focused legal guidance on contracts and procurement for strategic projects.
• Support technology, innovation and transformation initiatives to advance the business.
• Assist with commercial negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Legal and wider business to manage legal risk.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments and prepare the business for change.
• Develop and improve legal processes, policies, tools and guidance.
• Deliver training on key legal topics and manage external advisors when needed.
• Contribute to broader Legal team projects aligned with company objectives.

Key requirements

• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract, technology, data and general commercial law.
• Experience supporting projects and working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance risk with business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain legal concepts clearly.
• Collaborative approach and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• In-house experience, utilities sector, technology procurement or regulated industries is advantageous.

• collaborative
• relationship-building
• clear communication
• commercial contracts and procurement law
• technology and data protection awareness
• regulatory awareness

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