Scale-Up General Counsel & Legal Engineer

CUR8; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate-focused startup is seeking a General Counsel in Greater London to oversee legal operations that enable the swift execution of contracts. The ideal candidate will transform intricate legal agreements into simplified, executable terms that support rapid business scaling. Applicants should have 8-12 years of experience, ideally in both private practice and in-house roles. Successful candidates will be instrumental in accelerating deal closures while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact carbon removal efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to simplify complex agreements for business needs.
• Experience in scaling legal structures in a rapidly growing company.
• Proficiency in drafting plain English contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-value contract negotiations with major clients.
• Create standardized legal agreements to expedite sales.
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulations in the carbon market.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Financial engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project finance

Commercial drafting

Cross-border law

Voluntary carbon markets knowledge

Education

8–12+ years of experience in law

Tier 1 Private Practice background

Job description

A climate-focused startup is seeking a General Counsel in Greater London to oversee legal operations that enable the swift execution of contracts. The ideal candidate will transform intricate legal agreements into simplified, executable terms that support rapid business scaling. Applicants should have 8-12 years of experience, ideally in both private practice and in-house roles. Successful candidates will be instrumental in accelerating deal closures while maintaining rigorous compliance standards. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact carbon removal efforts.