Paralegal

Gore Street Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the renewable energy sector is seeking a diligent paralegal to join its dynamic legal team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work closely with commercial and technical colleagues on a variety of legal agreements, ensuring compliance and supporting the company's mission towards a sustainable future. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this firm fosters an inclusive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Learning and Development Fund

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Exercise Fund

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Policies

Enhanced Paternity Policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in a paralegal role.
• Experience in drafting and legal research.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate execution of legal agreements and contracts.
• Assist project managers in monitoring supplier obligations.
• Research legal points and provide concise summaries.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Time Management

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Job description

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We are seeking a diligent, self-motivated and dynamic paralegal to join our legal team. The role will suit someone who would enjoy working in a small but high-performing, ambitious team.

Background of the Company

Gore Street Capital ("Gore Street") is one of the first agents in the UK energy storage sector. The experienced renewable energy and private equity investor capitalises on opportunities to spend on robust businesses and assets contributing to the transition to a low-carbon, sustainable economy. The dedicated team are a market driver in renewable energy, bringing a wide range of skills and expertise.

Gore Street are experts in:

• Sourcing disruptive technologies in the energy sector.
• Developing renewable energy infrastructure projects and managing assets.
• Designing and managing strategic deals in a challenging policy environment.
• Forming strategic partnerships and working with multiple public and private sector stakeholders in the development of large complex projects.

Life at Gore Street

Gore Street is an equal opportunities employer and employs a diverse range of professionals from a variety of backgrounds and sectors. Gore Street believes that a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical in order to deliver on its mission.

Gore Street is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and aims to create an open, dynamic and inclusive environment that enables both personal and professional development. In order to facilitate this development, Gore Street offers the following:

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• A comprehensive range of employee benefits, including, but not limited to, the following; (i) life assurance; (ii) health insurance and a 24/7 employee assistance programme; (iii) an electric vehicle scheme; (iv) a learning and development fund; (v) an exercise fund; (vi) a cycle to work scheme; and (vii) enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

For the avoidance of doubt, any benefits referred to in this job advert are for reference only and subject to eligibility and may be amended at any time.

Gore Street is committed to its ESG and sustainability mission to fight against climate change by providing the solutions that support the transition to a cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy system. More details on ESG can be found in the latest Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (“GSF”) sustainability report here. Gore Street is the investment and commercial manager for GSF.

Main Responsibilities, duties and tasks:

• Work with commercial and technical colleagues to review and finalise EPC, O&M and other technical documents and to review definitions for consistency with main body texts.
• Coordinate the 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 for approval.
• Assist in transaction management and tracking.
• Assist project managers and asset managers in monitoring 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.
• Help prepare first drafts of applications, reports and filings.
• Assist risk and compliance to maintain effective compliance and monitoring policies and protocols.
• Maintain various logs and entries required to ensure compliance with KYC, GDPR, Internal NDAs and MAR regulations and compliance monitoring processes.
• Assist with annual and biannual training.
• Track regulatory developments and provide risk and compliance updates and reports for IC, board and annual meetings.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training:

It is essential that the post holder has:

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in a paralegal role.
• Experience in drafting, research, and effective communication with strong organisational skills.
• Familiarity with EPC/O&M type agreements is a bonus.

Skills And Abilities

It is essential that the post holder has:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and pride in work product.
• Flexible approach.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• High interpersonal skills; team-oriented and collaborative.
• Comfortable taking instruction and ability to work independently.
• Reliable and accountable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Finance

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Construction, and Financial Services

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