Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.
Managing Legal Counsel – MEH Location
Based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk as required.
Contract
Permanent, full-time.
Salary
Competitive dependant on experience,plus benefits
Benefits include
- Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
- Bonus:5% annual bonus.
- Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
ClosingDate: Tuesday 7th April 2026.
Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Managing Legal Counsel MEH to join the Sizewell C Legal Team, supporting one of the project’s most critical delivery partnerships MEH Alliance.
The successful candidate will lead on all legal aspects of the MEH Alliance’s establishment, governance, and ongoing operations, ensuring robust contractual, commercial, and regulatory compliance across a complex, multi-party alliance framework.
You will provide strategic and operational legal advice to the MEH Alliance leadership team, working closely with colleagues across Legal, Commercial, Project Controls, and Delivery functions, as well as with alliance partners and senior stakeholders.
About You
- A qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure law, ideally gained within major projects environments.
- Deep understanding of construction and engineering contracts (NEC, FIDIC, or alliance models).
- Proven track record advising on large, complex infrastructure or energy projects.
- Strong negotiation and drafting skills with the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
- Collaborative approach and ability to operate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
- Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
- Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
Key Competencies Behavioural Competences Humility
- Recognise the value brought fromdifferent culturesand experiences
- Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity
- Positively challengepoor qualityand performance
- Identifysolutions at the lowest possible level
- Encourage tier 1s and others to bringnew ideasforward
Respect
- Value the rules and environment in which we operate
- Give and receive feedback with respect
- Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity
- One team, working closely together and helping each other
- Empowered teams always looking forward.
- Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
Clarity
- Communicate clearly and consistently
- Promote collaboration and team alignment
- Clearer and faster decision making
- Drive simplification at all levels
If this sounds like the next step in your career,we’dlove to hear from you. Apply today.
When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.
At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. xwzovoh It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.
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