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Litigation Specialist
| Posting date: | 30 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40000-60000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, W1T4EZ |
| Company: | EDF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 30048-42793714 |
Summary
EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Do You Have What It Takes to Lead High-Stakes Litigation? Step into a Pivotal Role as Our Next Litigation Specialist!
The Opportunity
Shape the future of high-stakes litigation at EDF Energy as a Litigation Specialist. Step into a dynamic role where you'll drive critical legal outcomes, represent EDF in court, and advise top stakeholders on key contracts.
Your expertise will be pivotal in managing claims, leading recovery actions, and ensuring our business thrives. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role that sits at the heart of our legal strategy.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary reflective of your experience and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.Your rewards package includes a choice of benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, discounts and employee pricing.Flexible working means you can work from home (if you wish) and we’ll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively.At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
As a Litigation Specialist at EDF Energy, you will play a central role in managing high-stakes litigation within our Customers & Corporate unit.
Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of contentious matters, from defending claims made against EDF Energy to initiating claims on our behalf.
Whilst leading recovery actions for unpaid energy charges and manage the litigation process from start to finish, including court appearances and enforcement of judgments, You’ll manage a large caseload, ensuring precise adherence to court deadlines and effective case management.
The role will also involve providing timely, preventive, and commercially relevant legal advice on a range of issues, including contractual, statutory, and regulatory matters.
You’ll collaborate closely with business partners to understand their objectives, anticipate future legal needs, and support the overall success of our business.
Who you are:
As a driven and confident litigator with a passion for navigating complex legal challenges, whether in-house or within a law firm, you’ll possess a solid understanding of Civil Procedure Rules.
You thrive in high-pressure environments and are eager to take on advocacy roles, including representing EDF Energy in County Court hearings.
The ability to manage a demanding caseload independently, combined with your strong organizational skills, ensures that you meet critical deadlines and deliver effective results.
You’re also skilled at managing external law firms and counsel, ensuring that matters are handled within budget and align with business interests.
Beyond your technical expertise, you’re a strategic thinker who can provide commercially relevant legal advice and anticipate future legal needs. You’re adept at collaborating with business partners and enjoy contributing to the broader success of the team.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th SeptemberLocation: London plus home workingJoin us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
Do You Have What It Takes to Lead High-Stakes Litigation? Step into a Pivotal Role as Our Next Litigation Specialist!
The Opportunity
Shape the future of high-stakes litigation at EDF Energy as a Litigation Specialist. Step into a dynamic role where you'll drive critical legal outcomes, represent EDF in court, and advise top stakeholders on key contracts.
Your expertise will be pivotal in managing claims, leading recovery actions, and ensuring our business thrives. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in a role that sits at the heart of our legal strategy.
Pay, benefits and culture
Alongside a starting salary reflective of your experience and a market-leading pension scheme, we offer a range of flexible benefits to support our people across all aspects of their lives.Your rewards package includes a choice of benefits, such as electric vehicle leasing, enhanced parental leave, health insurance, discounts and employee pricing.Flexible working means you can work from home (if you wish) and we’ll provide a suite of IT equipment to ensure that you can work remotely comfortably and effectively.At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
As a Litigation Specialist at EDF Energy, you will play a central role in managing high-stakes litigation within our Customers & Corporate unit.
Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of contentious matters, from defending claims made against EDF Energy to initiating claims on our behalf.
Whilst leading recovery actions for unpaid energy charges and manage the litigation process from start to finish, including court appearances and enforcement of judgments, You’ll manage a large caseload, ensuring precise adherence to court deadlines and effective case management.
The role will also involve providing timely, preventive, and commercially relevant legal advice on a range of issues, including contractual, statutory, and regulatory matters.
You’ll collaborate closely with business partners to understand their objectives, anticipate future legal needs, and support the overall success of our business.
Who you are:
As a driven and confident litigator with a passion for navigating complex legal challenges, whether in-house or within a law firm, you’ll possess a solid understanding of Civil Procedure Rules.
You thrive in high-pressure environments and are eager to take on advocacy roles, including representing EDF Energy in County Court hearings.
The ability to manage a demanding caseload independently, combined with your strong organizational skills, ensures that you meet critical deadlines and deliver effective results.
You’re also skilled at managing external law firms and counsel, ensuring that matters are handled within budget and align with business interests.
Beyond your technical expertise, you’re a strategic thinker who can provide commercially relevant legal advice and anticipate future legal needs. You’re adept at collaborating with business partners and enjoy contributing to the broader success of the team.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 10th SeptemberLocation: London plus home workingJoin us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.