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We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel - Corporate, Finance and M&A to join Centrica as part of its Legal, Regulatory, Ethics, Compliance and Secretariat (LRECS) function.
The Corporate, Finance and M&A Legal team plays a key role in supporting Centrica's strategy by providing legal advice across:
The team comprises four lawyers and works closely with the Centrica Leadership Team and the Group M&A, Treasury and Pensions teams, as well as colleagues across the wider business and LRECS function.
Location: This role is full-time and will be based in our Reading head office (from Jan 2027). It can be performed either on-site or through hybrid working where team members are expected to attend the office at least two days per week.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your corporate, finance and wider legal expertise within a supportive in-house environment. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will gain exposure to complex strategic transactions while also taking ownership of a portfolio of smaller investments and matters.
Key responsibilities include:
At Centrica, we are committed to investing in our people through a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, learning and development. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a lawyer at an early stage of their legal career to further develop their corporate and finance expertise in-house at a FTSE 100 listed company by working, alongside colleagues, on the some of the largest and most innovative corporate and finance transactions in the energy sector while also taking ownership of smaller investments and broadening their experience to pensions and other commercial matters.
We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the skills, experience and potential required to succeed in the role.
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
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