Commercial Solicitor

BnM; Newbridge; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BnM seeks a Commercial Solicitor to provide practical, solutions-focused legal support across renewable energy, infrastructure and strategic development activities in Ireland. The role supports major capital projects, commercial transactions and operational business activities through timely legal advice, contract negotiation, risk management and governance support.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, senior management and external advisers to facilitate the

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister eligible to practice in Ireland.
• Four years post-qualification experience, preferably in energy or large infrastructure.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts (FIDIC, Public Works).
• Strong governance, procurement and contract management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategic renewable energy, infrastructure, development and corporate projects.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice on transactions, project finance and operations.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements including construction and procurement.
• Advise on governance matters, board approvals and delegated authorities.
• Manage external advisers and coordinate with project teams for timely delivery.
• Identify, assess and manage legal/commercial risks across projects and activities.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Project governance

Legal risk management

Tools

Legal Case Management Systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

BnM currently has an opening for a Commercial Solicitor that will provide practical, solutions-focused legal support across BnM's renewable energy, infrastructure and strategic development activities. The role will support the delivery of major capital projects, commercial transactions and operational business activities through the provision of timely legal advice, contract negotiation, risk management and governance support.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, senior management and external advisers to facilitate the achievement of BnM's commercial and strategic objectives.

The Role:

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Work with the Commercial Solicitor Lead and wider Legal Team to support the delivery of strategic renewable energy, infrastructure, development and corporate projects, ensuring legal and governance workstreams are completed in line with business objectives.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice in relation to strategic initiatives, transactions, project finance activities and operational assets, identifying legal risks and practical solutions to support project delivery.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including construction, operation and maintenance, professional services, market trading, confidentiality, procurement and other project-related documentation.
• Provide legal support to business stakeholders across the development, financing, procurement, construction and operational phases of renewable energy and strategic infrastructure projects.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder approvals, delegated authorities and internal governance requirements. Prepare associated resolutions and governance documentation as required. Identify, assess and manage legal and commercial risks affecting business activities and strategic projects and provide clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations.
• Manage external legal advisers where required, ensuring efficient delivery of advice and value for money. Support claims management, disputes, contract administration issues and regulatory compliance matters as they arise.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with project teams, senior management, external advisors, joint venture partners and other key stakeholders to facilitate project delivery and achievement of business objectives. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the Enabling Services function to promote consistency of legal advice, knowledge sharing and best practice across the organisation.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders, providing pragmatic and solution-focused support. Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of individual and team objectives and demonstrate BnM's leadership behaviours and values.
• All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises.
• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, eligible to practice as a solicitor in Ireland and holding, or eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Four years relevant post qualification experience - Mid/top tier firm or in house role; experience in energy related matters or large infrastructure projects and commercial contracts preferable.
• Career evidence of excellence in team working, personal integrity and operational excellence.MS Office Suite - familiarity with Legal Case Management Systems an advantage, good organisational and administration skills, ability to work on his/her own initiative.
• Experience managing multiple legal workstreams simultaneously, including contract negotiations, project development matters, governance processes and external adviser engagement, while balancing competing business priorities and deadlines.
• Experience advising on procurements governed by the Utilities Directive, advising on electricity market regulation and trading arrangements, and the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts (including FIDIC and Public Works) is desirable.