Senior Expert Lawyer

Requirements of the role

Join the fight for fairness, integrity and impact at the heart of the UK’s energy regulation. Ofgem is looking for a Senior Expert Lawyer to join us and take the legal lead on some of the most complex and high-impact matters shaping the future of energy regulation.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers, and drive economic growth.

We’re offering a permanent opportunity that provides the chance to work at the interface of government, markets and the law. In this impactful legal role, you’ll have the chance to influence regulation and policy across some of the most complex and pressing legal issues of our time. You’ll play a central part in delivering confident, expert legal advice on projects that matter for the public good and helping to shape the sector’s transition to a net zero, consumer-focused future.

You’ll be joining a high-performing and inclusive legal function during a period of transformation across the energy sector. The work will challenge you, stretch your capabilities, and position you as a trusted expert on issues of public importance. You’ll work closely with colleagues across professions and disciplines, and you’ll be part of a legal culture that thrives on integrity, collaboration and expertise.

We are holding a virtual recruitment event on Thursday, 19 June 2025 @ 17:00 with the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the role and team. To register for the event please click here -https://buytickets.at/ofgem/1730395

Job description
We’re looking for someone with strong public law instincts, sound judgement, and the ability to lead complex, high-value legal projects. You’ll bring a deep understanding of legal risk and the confidence to influence senior decision-makers while operating at pace in a cross-disciplinary environment.

This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation where legal advice is integral to achieving real-world change. You’ll benefit from flexible working, a supportive and diverse legal community, and a career path that values leadership as much as legal depth. Whether your expertise lies in regulatory frameworks, commercial projects, enforcement or litigation, this is your chance to contribute to an ambitious, principled public mission.

We have a critical purpose to uphold legal and regulatory excellence across the energy sector, empowering Ofgem to make fair, lawful and robust decisions that drive the sector forward. As a Senior Expert Lawyer, you’ll help us combat risk, protect consumers and lead legal thinking in an environment of innovation and rapid change.

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Person specification
Essential Criteria

Experience

Ability to lead on highly complex and large legal matters and analysis. (lead criterion)

Demonstrable experience of practising law in the UK.

Significant legal expertise and capability, as demonstrated by proven record of high performance and substantial achievements in past positions in any one of the following:
energy law;
economic regulation;
consumer protection;
competition law;
commercial or complex projects;
Public Private Partnerships/PFI
public law or regulatory litigation in a context similar to that in which Ofgem operates, for example advising a government department, economic regulator or highly regulated industry participant.

Exemplar legal knowledge and analysis, as the subject matter expert. Ability to demonstrate a deep technical specialism and/or a strong breadth of relevant legal knowledge and associated legal risk.

Demonstrable and proactive commitment to the development of subject-matter expertise and capability across a legal function.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to present findings of analysis in a clear and compelling manner to technical and non-technical audiences, and defend findings, based on evidence.

Resilient and able to work under pressure and on demanding and challenging projects.

Extensive experience working collaboratively with diverse colleagues.

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