Legal Counsel

Ohme; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohme is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in London. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on legal matters, and managing external counsel in a tech firm focused on accelerating the transition to clean energy. Ideal candidates will have 0-5 years PQE and a proactive approach to their work, ready to contribute to a collaborative culture in a rapidly growing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid office - 3 days a week in the office

Private Health Insurance

Aegon Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary

Income Protection Scheme for long term illness

Ride to Work Scheme

Payroll Giving Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Test every 2 years

Qualifications

• 0-5 years PQE ideally from a US/City firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills essential.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Review supplier contracts for risks.
• Advise on Privacy and Data Protection matters.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Organized mindset

Team player

Education

0-5 years PQE

Commercial/corporate law background

Job description

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We’re on a mission to make the switch to sustainable transport and energy faster, easier and more affordable. We use our own technology stack, data smarts and industry knowledge to build a game-changing capability. Our intelligent energy platform helps our customers access renewable energy, understand consumer behaviour, and powers smart charging for EVs.

The worlds of energy and transport are colliding and Ohme is at the heart of this new era. By using technology and data integrations to connect cars, chargers, people, energy providers and more, Ohme has a powerful platform that puts the consumer at the core.

Ohme has been selling its chargers to consumers since mid 2019 and has had exponential growth since. We are now operating in multiple countries and have partnerships with the likes of VW, Mercedes, Octopus Energy, and other innovative brands.

We are scaling up the business and are building out the team for rapid growth. If you’re interested joining a fast-growing cleantech venture on a journey to speed up the global transition to clean energy, read on!

About the Role

Ohme is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel with 0-5 years PQE to join a dynamic and growing legal team. Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, you will play a crucial role in a fast-paced, innovative tech firm. You will sit within a close-knit team of four lawyers and will have the opportunity to shape and develop junior lawyers, including trainees and paralegals, as the team expands. The Group’s legal team is based in London and manages Ohme’s worldwide legal operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including wholesale and other sales agreements
• Reviewing and assessing risks in supplier contracts
• Drafting and negotiating NDAs
• Managing consultancy agreements and employment legal support
• Advising on Privacy and Data Protection matters (beneficial but not essential)
• Advising on SaaS agreements (beneficial but not essential)
• Managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Delivering company training and providing compliance support (policies, legal updates)
• Assisting with corporate matters (board/shareholder resolutions and company secretary)
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 0-5 years PQE with a commercial/corporate law background from a US/City firm (indicative PQE – we are open to seeing candidates with more years qualified)
• In-house experience is beneficial but not essential
• A proactive self-starter and hands-on approach
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
• Confidence working across all levels of the business
• Organised and commercially focused mindset
• A team player willing to pitch in and support colleagues.
• Knowledge of a European language is a plus
  
  

Why Ohme?

• Work in a progressive and innovative tech firm at the forefront of energy transition
• Gain broad exposure to international legal work across UK/Ireland, Europe & Australia
• Have a direct impact on the business and contribute to its growth
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative legal team
  
  

Benefits

You’ll get to work in a fast-paced and rapidly growing scale-up with global ambitions that is cutting edge, passionate about sustainability and seeks to make the world a better place.

Our benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Hybrid office - 3 days a week in the office
• Private Health Insurance
• Aegon Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme with death in service benefit of 4x salary
• Income Protection Scheme for long term illness
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Payroll Giving Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan to spread cost of travel over 12 months
• Eye Test every 2 years
  
  

Ohme is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We actively seek out a diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed and to feel included.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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