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Internal Job Title: Legal Counsel

Business: Lucy Group Ltd

Location: Oxford (Hybrid)

Job Reference No: 4120

Job Purpose:

As Legal Counsel, reporting to the Lucy Group Head of Legal, you will be an enthusiastic and hard-working legal professional. As a junior member of the in-house Legal Department, you will work on a variety of different matters under the guidance and with the support of both the Lucy Group Head of Legal and other department members, to quickly become an active business partner and trusted adviser to the businesses and Lucy Group functions 

Business Overview: 

Lucy Group is a multinational private company based in Oxford, UK. Through our various businesses, we’re on a mission to enable the global shift to electrification and make the built environment sustainable. With around 1800 people across five continents and a turnover exceeding £400m, we’re growing rapidly, both organically and through acquisition. 

Job Context:

Lucy Electric: electrical equipment, controls, and automation for medium and low voltage secondary power distribution. 
Lucy Controls: intelligent street lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and smart city management solutions. 
Lucy Real Estate: sustainable living through residential property development, lettings and management, primarily in Oxfordshire. Job Dimensions:

The role is flexible, but the successful candidate will be required to attend the Lucy Group Head Office in Oxford at least 2 days per week, such days to be driven by business needs and not fixed. 

Key Accountabilities:

Advise the Lucy Electric and Lucy Controls businesses on a variety of legal matters including sales and purchasing commercial contracts, review of tenders, data privacy matters and some litigation, with supervision. 
Apply business and legal judgment to a variety of issues requiring legal or compliance attention.  
With supervision, manage external legal counsel, where required, to ensure advice is given in a timely and cost-effective manner and within budgetary constraints. Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Must be UK (or common law equivalent) qualified solicitor or barrister, either newly qualified or with no more than one year post qualification experience. 
Knowledge of the specific laws and regulations that apply to the industry that the Lucy Group companies work in, such as international trade laws, data security, electricity distribution, and technology licensing. 
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment as required, managing numerous and changing priorities effectively and efficiently. 
Strong structuring and drafting skills. 
Ability to manage a sizeable workload in a fast-paced environment. 
Ability to convey legal information in an understandable manner. Behavioural Competencies

Can do attitude with a focus on delivering excellent customer service to the internal customers in our group businesses, 
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and respond in a timely manner. 
Strong influencing and teamworking skills. 
Abides by our company values and displays integrity at all times. 
Excellent communication (oral and written) skills, personable and professional.  
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a number of levels of management, internal and external business partners. Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today! 

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