Senior Legal Counsel - FTC 12 Months

at  Statkraft

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of un-rivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel on a Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months to provide high quality legal advice and legal risk management for the business in London.

• Provide legal analysis and advice related to renewable energy projects in the UK, inter alia, on land issues, construction, planning & licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law, trading and customer contracts and disputes
• Drafting, reviewing and participating in negotiations of contracts
• Proactively identify legal risks related to a matter and legal risks affecting the Statkraft Group as a whole, and recommend measures for mitigating such risks
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent degree and England & Wales qualified
• Experience in commercial legal work from a top tier law firms and/or in-house
• Strong knowledge of land law, planning & licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law and trading and customer contracts
• Experience of managing external law firms
• A self-aware, self-confident individual who has well developed listening skills and a strong ability to provide proactive advice
• Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing
• Very high personal integrity and ethical standards

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
• Hybrid working
• Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation