Severn Trent provides water and wastewater services, helping customers access reliable, high-quality essentials while supporting the long-term health of water resources. Its work combines operational delivery with innovation and continuous improvement to address complex challenges in water management. The company’s teams contribute to environmental sustainability, resilient services, and positive outcomes for the communities Severn Trent serves.
Commercial Legal Counsel – Severn Trent, Coventry (Hybrid)
Advise Severn Trent Water on commercial contracts, procurement, technology and intellectual property. Support strategic projects, negotiations and legal risk management in a hybrid role based in Coventry.
Description
- Advise on non-contentious commercial, procurement, technology and intellectual property matters.
- Build trusted relationships with colleagues and act as a business advisor.
- Give practical legal advice on contracts, procurement and strategic projects.
- Support technology, innovation and transformation initiatives.
- Assist with commercial negotiations and help achieve business outcomes.
- Work with Legal and business colleagues to manage legal risk.
- Track legal and regulatory changes and help prepare the business for them.
- Improve legal processes, policies, tools and guidance.
- Provide training and promote awareness of key legal topics.
- Oversee external legal advisors when needed.
- Contribute to Legal team projects and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Be a qualified lawyer.
- Have at least two years of post-qualification experience.
- Bring strong experience advising on commercial contracts and procurement.
- Understand procurement, contract, technology, data and general commercial law.
- Have experience supporting projects and working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Show commercial awareness and balance legal risk with business objectives.
- Communicate clearly and explain legal concepts in practical terms.
- Build relationships and work collaboratively.
- Demonstrate strong drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in an in-house legal team, utilities, technology procurement or a regulated industry is an advantage.
Benefits
- 31 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days each year.
- Annual bonus of up to 20%, based on company performance.
- Annual car allowance of up to £5,208.
- Pension scheme that matches contributions up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%.
- Option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate through Sharesave.
- Training and development through the company’s Academy.
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Two volunteering days each year.
- Working from home supported when needed.