Legal Contract Manager / Senior Legal Counsel
- Posted 13 November 2023
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure, Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
- ReferenceSHALI-1OCT23
Job description
Background of Company
Our client is one of the original firms in the UK energy storage sector with a dedicated team that are all market drivers in renewable energy bringing a wide range of skills and expertise.
Responsibilities, duties and tasks
Work closely with commercial managers to draft and negotiate engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements and annexes, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, asset management agreements (PPAs), ICP and supply agreements for energy storage projects
Support legal director to structure and negotiate energy storage asset purchases, supervising acquisition completion process
Work closely with compliance and finance managers to fulfil public reporting obligations
Person Specification:
Qualifications/Training:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Able to practice in England & Wales
At least 6 years of post-qualification experience
4+ years PQE in commercial contracting
4+ years PQE in renewable energy, permitting, construction or infrastructure
Experience/Knowledge:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Have trained at a reputable law firm or within the in-house team of a reputable energy, construction, power or infrastructure company
In house experience within a Publicly Listed Company would is desirable but not essential
EPC/regulatory (grid/permitting) contract experience preferred.
Experience working independently and cross-functionally
Skills And Abilities:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Appreciation of commercial objectives when providing legal advice
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey legal advice in a succinct and actionable format
An ability to manage a complex and diverse workload under tight deadlines.
High interpersonal skills; team oriented and collaborative
Comfortable taking instruction and ability to work independently