Job Description

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Paralegal

ESP operates as an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO), Independent Gas Transporter (IGT) and New Appointment and Variation (NAV) in a highly competitive sector. We own and operate over 1,000,000 electricity, gas and water assets providing "last mile" connectivity to residential and commercial premises.


Our business model is to adopt networks constructed by our accredited partners and to operate and manage these networks safely and efficiently. These arrangements are subject to contractual and legal arrangements which must be robust and well managed to ensure best outcomes for ESP.

Role Purpose

This role is ideal for individuals with growing legal experience and are ready to take on responsibility and deliver in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.


Joining the in-house legal team, you will be a fundamental part in supporting the legal team in managing land rights transactions, preparing legal documentation and liaising both with internal and external clients. ESP envisage the right candidate to handle a range of range of land rights transactions and contribute to more complex transactions including those involving easements, transfers and leases (both leasehold and freehold interests). There will also be an opportunity to support with large commercial transactions.


The business is looking for candidates with enquiring minds who enjoy solving problems and take pride in doing a good job first time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

This role is responsible for:

Case Handling & Matter Management

The management of land transactions (i.e leases, transfers deeds of easements and licences) from instruction to completion with limited supervision; Support the legal team in handling more complex land title structures (e.g reversionary leases, multi-party agreements) Maintain and update internal trackers and legal management systems for ongoing cases and implement high standards of record keeping.

Document Preparation and Legal Research

Draft, amend, and review documentation including NDAs, basic lease/licence/easements documents, and legal correspondence. Conduct title reviews and raise relevant enquiries based on the Land Registry title documents. Registering leases, deeds at HM Land Registry using their portal and dealing with requisitions. Assist with legal research on contract law, and evolving utilities statues and regulations.

Stakeholder Interaction

Liaising with internal and external key stakeholder and their legal representatives. Liaising with customers to ensure they are fully supported and informed on the progress of land transactions by communicating updates on active cases clearly and promptly through customer meetings, customer calls and via our internal legal portal. Attend and minute internal and external client legal meetings.

Legal and Administrative Support

Providing support to senior members of the team or business, with land rights, commercial transactions and ad-hoc legal activity. Assisting with the supervision of junior paralegals and promoting collaborative team working. Support with training to internal and external clients.

What Success looks like

Demonstrates confidence in managing routine legal matters from instruction to completion. Adds value by proactively identifying issues, escalating where necessary, and resolving blockers in case progression. Communicates clearly with stakeholders and shows ownership of assigned matters. Balances clearly with stakeholders and shows ownership of assigned matters. Meets deadlines and maintains high levels of accuracy and professionalism.

Person Specification

Law degree or LPC/SQE1, or CILEX Level 3 preferred (or working toward qualification). Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role (in-house or private practice). Exposure to land rights, property, infrastructure, or utilities sectors desirable. Strong knowledge of land law and familiarity with Land Registry processes. Experience independently managing a case load. Strong communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and external parties. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical ability and attention to detail and proficient with MS Office. * A good organiser with a natural ability to plan and organise to achieve objectives and targets.