Job Number: 559397

Closing at: Sep 10 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: Solicitor £44,000 - £65,900 / Senior Solicitor £59,800 - £89,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Are you a Commercial and Construction Solicitor looking to work on some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects?

At SSEN Transmission, we’re building the network needed to deliver a cleaner, more secure energy future. As we continue to invest in the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, we’re growing our Construction & Commercial Legal Team and are seeking talented solicitors to join us. Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced legal professional, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside project delivery teams, engineers, procurement specialists and senior stakeholders, helping to shape nationally significant projects that will support the transition to net zero for generations to come. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative in-house legal team, providing practical, commercially-focused advice across a broad range of construction, engineering, commercial and regulatory matters.

You will:

- Support the delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects through clear, pragmatic legal advice.

- Work closely with colleagues across project delivery, procurement, operations, asset management and regulation, building trusted relationships.

- Advise on construction, engineering, commercial and procurement contracts, helping teams navigate risk and make informed decisions.

- Contribute to a safe, collaborative and high-performing culture where knowledge sharing and continuous improvement are encouraged.

- Play a meaningful role in helping SSEN Transmission deliver the network required to support the UK’s energy transition and net zero ambitions.

You have:

- Qualification as a Solicitor in Scotland and/or England & Wales, with experience as a newly qualified or at senior solicitor level.

- Experience or a genuine interest in construction, engineering, commercial contracts, infrastructure or energy-related legal matters.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to provide practical and commercially aware advice.

- A collaborative approach and a desire to work closely with business stakeholders to find solutions and deliver successful outcomes.

- Sound judgement, curiosity and the ability to manage competing priorities within a dynamic project environment.

Why Join SSEN Transmission?

This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK’s largest infrastructure investment programmes. You’ll be part of a supportive and welcoming legal team, gain exposure to complex and high-profile projects, and contribute to the delivery of infrastructure that will connect renewable energy, strengthen energy security and support communities across the UK. Most importantly, you’ll see the impact of your work, helping to build the network for net zero and shape the future of energy.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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