Paralegal
- Posted 01 September 2023
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- DisciplineEnergy, ESG & Green Tech Finance, Energy Storage & DSR
- ReferenceSHALI-1SEP23
- Contact NameSam Hadfield
Job description
Background:
Our client is one of the original players in the UK energy storage sector. There is a dedicated team here who are all market drivers in renewable energy with the goal of contributing to the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. You'll have the chance to join this exciting environment as a Paralegal on a 9 month FTC with a strong possibility of extension.
Main Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks
Work with commercial and technical colleagues to review and finalise EPC, O&M and other technical document annexes and to review definitions for consistency with main body texts
Coordinate execution of a wide variety of legal agreements, including deeds, share purchase agreements, ECP, O&M, ICP and other material contracts
Negotiate confidentiality and basic service agreements, simple T&Cs and other pro forma documents escalating material amendments to LD for approval
Assist PMs, asset managers to monitor terms and conditions and supplier obligations under service contracts
Research points of law and provide concise and digestible summaries
Assist in drafting and amending documents
Support Legal Director in various legal and compliance related tasks
General Duties:
Helping to prepare first draft of applications, reports and filings
Assist risk and compliance support to maintain effective compliance and monitoring policies and protocols
Maintain various logs and entries required to ensure compliance with KYC, GDPR, Internal NDA and MAR regulations and compliance monitoring processes
Assist to conduct annual and biannual trainings
Monitor and announce open and closed periods
Track regulatory developments and provide risk and compliance updates and reports for IC, board and annual meetings
Where necessary, researching points of law and provide concise and accurate and business-relevant summaries
Qualifications/Training:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Minimum 1-4 years in a paralegal role and/or legal studies
Experience in drafting, research, communication, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with EPC/O&M type agreements is a bonus
Skills And Abilities:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and pride in work product
Impeccable commitment to customer focus
A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
Flexible approach
Excellent attention to detail
High interpersonal skills; team oriented and collaborative
Comfortable taking instruction and ability to work independently
Reliable and accountable