Job Summary

We're looking for a highly capable Legal Counsel to join the Sizewell C Legal Team to support on economic regulatory matters. In this key role, you'll provide expert legal advice and support to Sizewell C in complying with its regulatory and licensing obligations, in particular SZC's electricity generating license under the regulated asset base (RAB) model. You will work closely on matters requiring legal engagement with Ofgem, LCCC and DESNZ, including our funded decommissioning plan, managing public money, regulatory claims, grid connection, and compliance with the evolving UK energy regulatory framework. This is a strategic role advising on our critical economic license. You'll work closely with senior colleagues in the Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial and Delivery teams, as well as with external advisors and government stakeholders, to ensure the project's economic regulatory obligations are clearly understood, effectively managed, and consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Sizewell C Legal Team on economic regulatory matters, providing expert legal advice to ensure compliance with regulatory and licensing obligations, including interaction with Ofgem, LCCC, DESNZ, and management of the funded decommissioning plan and other regulatory aspects of the project.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with strong experience in regulatory or infrastructure law, ideally gained in the energy or major projects sector.
• Experience of working with regulated industry sectors (Ofgem) desirable.
• In-depth understanding of UK regulatory frameworks relevant to large‑scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to non‑legal audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

About the Project

Following on from the success of the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C (HPC), the Sizewell C Project (SZC) in Suffolk is the UK's next nuclear power new build project. The project has obtained planning approval and has started construction works. It has recently achieved Financial Investment Decision (FID), meaning that all the funding for the full lifespan of the project is now secured and in place guaranteeing the full delivery of this new nuclear power station. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

At Sizewell C, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most significant low‑carbon projects helping to power millions of homes and make net zero a reality.

Benefits & Culture

• A collaborative, forward-thinking working culture.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension and bonus.
• Opportunities for professional growth and progression within a major national programme.
• A market‑leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits such as a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the society we serve, fostering an inclusive climate based on respect, positivity, humility, solidarity, and clarity. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves and achieve their best.

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you if you meet the above qualifications. Please apply via our application system. For more details, you can discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this in your application.