British Energy general counsel Robert Armour has resigned after 20 years with the company, as the organisation nears the end of an overhaul of its legal function in the wake of its takeover by EDF.

Armour has been replaced by British Energy's former head of legal Jean MacDonald, who becomes general counsel and company secretary at the newly-merged EDF Energy.

The broader legal function under MacDonald is still under discussion as the two companies prepare to complete their integration.