SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.
Salary: £Competitive salary + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Are you a Solicitor looking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector? Here's your chance to join SSE Renewables, a leading force in the world of sustainable energy, as a Senior Planning and Consenting Solicitor. This exciting opportunity will see you at the forefront of legal matters, working predominantly on planning and consenting for some of the world’s most high-profile offshore projects.
As a Senior Planning and Consenting Solicitor at SSE Renewables, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and assisting the project teams through the complex landscape of planning and consenting for projects exceeding 50MW. Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on onshore transmission infrastructure planning applications related to offshore projects.
- Formulating and progressing Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) derogation cases.
- Supporting project teams in discharging conditions and ensuring smooth progress through the development stages.
- Mentoring and guiding junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- An appropriate qualification in Scots and/or English law with relevant PQE.
- Proven experience in successfully consenting large-scale offshore projects, including ancillary consents and planning applications.
- Strong ability to manage challenging situations, conflicting expectations, and diverse clients.
- Knowledge of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and awareness of environmental challenges.
- Previous experience in mentoring junior team members and contributing to team knowledge base.
About our Business
Our in-house SSE Legal function operates across the SSE Group to ensure business actions and behaviours are aligned to business priorities, are legally sound, and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, responsibility and ethical behaviour. We identify and rationalise legal risk, providing advice on both regulatory and statutory obligations, all whilst helping the business to achieve their strategic goals.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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