Senior Legal Counsel (Energy)

McKenzie Douglas; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de production d'énergie recherche un Senior Legal Counsel pour rejoindre son équipe. Le poste est axé sur la rédaction de contrats commerciaux, le soutien à la gouvernance et la conformité, et le conseil sur diverses questions juridiques. Le candidat idéal sera un avocat qualifié avec une solide expérience en droit commercial et idéalement avec une expérience en marchés émergents, notamment en Afrique subsaharienne.

Qualifications

• Avocat qualifié au Royaume-Uni ou autre juridiction de common law avec 6-10 ans d'expérience.
• Expérience en droit commercial ou corporate.
• Expérience en marchés émergents, notamment en Afrique subsaharienne souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Rédiger, négocier et examiner tous les contrats commerciaux.
• Assister sur les activités de M&A.
• Conseiller sur les litiges, protection des données et questions de droit du travail.

Skills

Leadership d'équipe

Communication

Analyse

Négociation de contrats

Gestion des risques

Education

Diplôme en droit

Job description

Energy production business building a world-class, diversified portfolio of international assets in gas-to-power markets has created a new position for a Senior Legal Counsel. This position can be based remotely with occasional travel to London and abroad.

Responsibilities:

1. Working alongside the in-house legal teams based in UK and Africa you will be involved in:
2. Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all commercial contracts.
3. Assisting on M&A activity.
4. Supporting the Governance and Compliance programmes.
5. Supporting with Company Secretarial duties.
6. Advising on disputes, data protection, and employment law issues.

We are looking for:

• Qualified UK or other common law jurisdiction lawyer with 6-10 years’ experience advising on corporate or commercial matters.
• In-house experience (possibly in an industrial, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing environment) would be a bonus.
• Experience operating with or in emerging markets, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (both francophone and English speaking), would be a welcome advantage.
• Excellent people leadership skills, adept at fostering relationships and establishing rapport with colleagues at all levels, actively promoting a highly collaborative work environment.
• Strong intellect and commercially astute with excellent judgement and analytical skills. Comfortable with negotiating commercial contracts.
• Able to distil complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Possesses excellent communication skills; able to navigate high levels of detail but deliver clear, succinct messages both in writing and verbally.
• Pragmatic with a balanced approach to risk management.
• Culturally adaptable, resilient, and calm under pressure. Down-to-earth, enthusiastic, and with a good sense of humour.

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