General Counsel: Legal Engineer for Carbon Growth

CUR8; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A carbon finance startup in Greater London is seeking a General Counsel to build the legal infrastructure supporting carbon removal initiatives. The role involves standardising legal agreements, managing high-value contracts, and navigating complex financial regulations. Ideal candidates possess 8–12+ years of legal experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on speed and efficiency. This position offers competitive compensation, generous personal development budgets, and a culture prioritizing inclusivity and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Personal development budget

Flexible work location

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in Tier 1 Private Practice and in-house leadership.
• Ability to draft contracts in plain English.
• Comfortable handling complex legal structures.

Responsibilities

• Own the Contract Lifecycle for high-value clients.
• Standardise legal templates to improve efficiency.
• Monitor regulations in carbon finance.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Legal Engineering

Project Finance knowledge

Complex financial structuring

Cross-border commercial law

Education

8-12+ years of experience in legal roles

Job description

A carbon finance startup in Greater London is seeking a General Counsel to build the legal infrastructure supporting carbon removal initiatives. The role involves standardising legal agreements, managing high-value contracts, and navigating complex financial regulations. Ideal candidates possess 8–12+ years of legal experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on speed and efficiency. This position offers competitive compensation, generous personal development budgets, and a culture prioritizing inclusivity and work-life balance.