Salary
Location- Derby
12 month Fixed Term

Join as a Paralegal in the Legal Compliance and Data Protection Team to support legal compliance and regulatory activities for Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) business focusing on land rights transactions.

Key responsibilities:
- Managing land rights cases (easements leases transfers licences) from start to finish coordinating with internal teams external legal counsel and stakeholders.
- Drafting reviewing and preparing legal documents and conducting title reviews with HM Land Registry.
- Supporting regulatory submissions audits and governance processes through accurate record-keeping and reporting.
- Liaising with customers and legal representatives to ensure clear communication and timely progress.
- Providing legal and administrative support to the IDNO Compliance Officer and contributing to process improvements and team collaboration.

This role requires attention to detail proactive case management and effective stakeholder communication to drive successful delivery of land rights and legal activities.

Essential

• Minimum 12 years experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role (in-house or private practice)

• Legal qualification or working towards a relevant legal qualification with practical experience in a legal assistant paralegal or similar support role
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload progress matters to deadlines and escalate issues appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear documentation and liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• High level of attention to detail and analytical ability when reviewing documents information and records
• Strong organisational skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and case management or tracking tools

Desirable

• Experience in land rights commercial property infrastructure utilities or another regulated sector
• Familiarity with land law property transactions HM Land Registry processes or title document review
• Experience drafting reviewing or amending standard form legal documentation including easements leases licences or NDAs
• Experience liaising with and instructing external legal counsel and coordinating legal responses
• Experience working within a DNO IDNO ICP or UK energy sector environment

• Award-Winning Workplace - Were proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2026 and the Best Place to Work for 1634-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays a generous pension life cover bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. Were open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - Were the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. Were also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Yearrecognising our inclusive people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - Were Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability As a Disability Confident Employer we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes well support your growth every step of the way.