Head of Legal

Robert Walters; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Legal in London. This role requires extensive experience in overseeing legal and regulatory functions within the energy sector, as well as proficiency in drafting a variety of legal agreements. The successful candidate will advise senior management and manage compliance with energy and financial regulations. An exceptional opportunity for those with a strong legal background and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on EFET, tolling agreements.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and EU energy trading regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with sound legal judgement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the legal advisor to the CEO and Senior Management.
• Oversee the structuring and negotiation of commercial agreements.
• Manage legal and regulatory risks across business activities.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating EFET agreements

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of energy trading regulations

Education

8+ years PQE in energy or commodities

Job description

Overview

As Head of Legal, you will be the first legal appointment in this newly created subsidiary spinning out from a global, well-established business.

The role needs someone who is very experienced and who can establish and lead the legal and regulatory function but who is equally very happy to pick up anything and everything that comes to the legal team, no matter the level of technicality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the legal advisor to the CEO, Board and Senior Management
• Oversee the structuring, drafting and negotiation of a broad range of commercial and financial agreements (including physical and financial trading documentation)
• Manage and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the business activities including compliance with REMIT, EMIR, MiFID II, MAR, FCA and other energy and financial regulations

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on EFET, tolling agreements and joint venture documentation
• In‑depth knowledge of UK and EU energy trading and market conduct regulations
• Ideally at least 8 years of PQE, either in private practice or in‑house within an energy and/or commodities environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to balance commercial priorities and sound legal judgement

Please apply for further information about this incredible opportunity.

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