Vice President - Legal Counsel

Cyan Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting start-up venture is seeking a Vice President - Legal Counsel to lead their legal strategy and governance. This role is perfect for an ambitious individual eager to make a long-term impact in the infrastructure and climate tech sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong lending and financial structuring expertise, alongside a strategic vision for renewable energy markets, particularly solar. As the Sole Counsel, you will have the opportunity to shape the legal landscape of a dynamic and growth-oriented business, aligning with its values and vision. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Ambitious individual with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach.
• Deep understanding of market trends in renewable energy, especially solar.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal strategy and governance for the organization.
• Manage contracts, compliance, and risk management effectively.
• Oversee intellectual property and corporate transactions.

Skills

Lending and Financial Structuring Expertise

Deal Structuring and Negotiation Expertise

Strategic Vision and Market Insight

Entrepreneurial Mindset

International Experience

Job description

Our client, an exciting start-up venture merging real estate investment with renewable energy innovation, is seeking to make their first legal hire at Vice President - Legal Counsel level reporting directly to the CEO.

By the very nature of being Sole Counsel, we're looking for an ambitious individual who is looking to make a long-term impact in the infrastructure/climate tech and real estate sectors with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach that aligns with the dynamic and growth-oriented nature of our client's business.

Key attributes:

• Access to Private Equity and Capital Providers
• Lending and Financial Structuring Expertise
• Strategic Vision and Market Insight - A deep understanding of market trends in the renewable energy space is highly preferable with a particular focus on solar energy.
• Deal Structuring and Negotiation Expertise
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Drive
• International Experience and Perspective
• Alignment with Business Values and Vision

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Strategy and Governance
• Contract Management and Negotiation
• Intellectual Property (IP) Management
• Fundraising and Corporate Transactions
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Real Estate, Services for Renewable Energy, and Climate Technology Product Manufacturing