Legal Counsel

We have a great opportunity for an ambitious Legal Counsel/Commercial Lawyer to join our team and lead on all things legal!

You will become part of a dynamic and growing company in the global energy sector, whilst being supported to grow and develop, realising your own potential.

Role Summary

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of agreements including project agreements (utilising EIC’s standard form Direct Investment Agreement), collaboration agreements, terms of variation, NDAs/confidentiality agreements, and supply chain agreements (i.e. IT agreements)
• Advising on good governance and preparation of Board minutes
• Ensuring compliance with the Company’s policies and statutory obligations, including the provision of training where necessary, on matters such as (for example) the Company’s GDPR, anti-bribery and anti-tax evasion requirements
• Contract administration including tracking progress with contract drafts and dealing with signature/completion formalities
• Managing and updating contracts, business processes and database to ensure efficiency
• Managing IP portfolio including advising on ways in which intellectual property can be protected and exploited, including IP assignments and licences
• Maintaining the company handbook/policies and advising on HR procedures
• Communicating and collaborating with various external customers and internal stakeholders
• Dealing with any litigation matters
• Effectively and efficiently managing your own workload
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation and regulations that affect the business.

Essential Skills, Experience & Attributes

The ideal candidate will have great interpersonal skills, outstanding technical role competence and a high level of commercial awareness. We always look for self-motivated team players who can be part of our unique culture. Three years + PQE working either in-house or in private practice. High degree of commercial awareness, experience in the utilities industry preferable but not required. Key areas include:

• Commercial contracts, IP, corporate
• You will be motivated and a self-starter
• An understanding of operating in a regulatory environment
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Excellent stakeholder management experience up to board level
• Good team player with a flexible approach to work
• Excellent report writing skills
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate a solid track record in a similar level legal role
• You will be focused and professional, someone who works effectively with a Senior Leadership Team and takes a proactive approach to find effective solutions as well as taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of legal matters.

Pay & Benefits

Salary which aligns with your experience and skill set. 25 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time) with the option to purchase additional holidays. 10% employer contribution into a non-contributory personal pension plan. Private medical insurance. Professional subscription fees. Flexible working hours. Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office).

Interested? Then send us a one-page letter (and attach your CV) telling us why the EIC and the role would be ideal for you and why you would be ideal for the EIC.