Legal Manager - Electricity Transmission Infrastructure

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Manager to oversee contracts and legal matters in the electricity transmission sector. This pivotal role involves negotiating key agreements, managing relationships with regulators and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in minimizing risks and maximizing value for the organization. If you are a qualified lawyer with a strong corporate background and a passion for the energy sector, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a strong corporate background required.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting various legal agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support business by developing and negotiating key contracts.
• Manage relationships with regulators, governments, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Corporate Law

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Legal Manager - Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Operator - London / Hybrid

Client Details

Our client is the owner and operator of electricity transmission infrastructure, playing a crucial role in the UK and EU energy ecosystems.

Description

Your primary objective will be to support the business by developing and negotiating key contracts to minimize risk and maximize value efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you will interact with and manage relationships with industry regulators, governments, the European Commission, industry associations, suppliers, shareholders, other energy companies, and law firms.

You will be responsible for a broad range of legal matters, including but not limited to:

1. Coordinating legal aspects of project development: lease negotiations, transmission/local network connection agreements, fuel supply agreements, equipment procurement agreements, energy off-take agreements, construction management agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), legal structuring, and negotiations with clients.
2. Managing legal aspects of financing, joint ventures, and acquisitions: negotiating, drafting, and reviewing documents; instructing external solicitors and advisors; reviewing their work; and responding to due diligence questions.

Profile

The successful candidate should be a qualified lawyer with a strong corporate background...