In-House Legal Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the management team providing legal services that are fit for future growth of the business with particular emphasis on commercial law, contract drafting/negotiation, and contract management.
• Provide and manage a suite of standard contract templates to support project development covering land rights, capital equipment supply and warranty, EPC management and construction.
• Provide general and commercial legal support to businesses in the Group, including advice on tender proposals, contract drafting, review and negotiation, deal with ad-hoc legal issues, and support the Group's M&A strategy.
• Provide expert, pragmatic, commercial, and risk aware advice and support on issues across all business areas.
• Proactively identify risk areas (current & future), collaborating with relevant stakeholders across the business to develop and deliver risk mitigation solutions.
• Assist with company secretarial matters
• Ensure document management to meet governance and compliance requirements
• Become an expert resource for the group on complex regulation in the electricity sector
• Assist with the delivery of risk management strategies and compliance across the company

Qualifications:

• In-house or practice experience of company/commercial law, negotiation and complex commercial contracts
• Relevant degree and legal qualifications
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to act with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, discretion and honesty
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to grasp complex situations, get up to speed quickly, and present considered advice as to how to resolve challenges that arise
• Strong commercial awareness

How to Apply