Senior Legal Counsel (Trading)

at  SmartestEnergy

Are you looking for a challenging and highly interesting role with an expanding global organisation?
In this position you will play a key role in our Legal Team and act as the champion of all legal matters related to the Company’s trading activities.

WHAT SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

• Experience in the UK or continental European energy sector;
• A collaborative approach and strong relationship building skills.

What sets us apart?

• Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you’ll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.
• Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Check out all our benefits here
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

• Responsibility for the legal review of all contracts and agreements from the Trading Group;
• Ownership of the external communication and liaison with external legal firms for all the Company’s Trading related legal matters;
• Ownership of the establishment and maintenance of the legal policy, framework and guidelines required to oversee and mitigate the legal risk in relation to the Company’s trading business activities;
• Responsibility for identifying the key legal risks the Company is facing in its Trading activities;
• Ownership of conducting the legal review and preparing the legal opinion when legal disputes occur with external parties;
• Responsibility for coaching and performance management of all staff and advisers associated with the Trading Group’s legal matters;
• Responsibility for the development and training of all staff and advisers associated with the Trading Group’s legal matters.