Associate General Counsel

• Exciting opportunity to join a green energy start up.
• Highly autonomous working style and to make the role your own.

About Our Client

The company is a well-established and reputable start up business in the green energy sector. This organisation prides itself on its commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing high-quality services to its clients.

Job Description

To provide efficient, pro-active and commercially robust support to internal clients, in particular in relation to:

• Legal advice regarding the negotiation of commercial contracts and corporate activities.
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, transactions, regulations, claims and litigation. Work anticipated to include international projects and interactions, in particular Europe.
• Corporate governance and compliance support, including support regarding the implementation and management of internal corporate compliance policy and associated processes and controls.
• Drafting, reviewing, and supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts and other agreements relating to the client's operations and activities. Procurement and supply chain contracts are included within the scope of activity.
• Advise core corporate functions as needed, in particular Finance.
• Advice and support in relation to investment and property related matters.
• Lead development and implementation of corporate standards regarding template contract documentation and processes.
• Corporate compliance matters including anti-bribery and corruption, modern slavery and privacy law and regulation.

The Successful Applicant

England & Wales qualified lawyer/solicitor or qualified in a common law jurisdiction. Previous experience in an in-house role, preferable with energy sector experience. To have either a Corporate or Commercial background, whether coming from private practice or in-house.

What's on Offer

• A salary range of £75,000 to £80,000 per annum.
• Private Medical, Life Assurance, Bonus included in the package.
• A supportive and professional work environment.
• High levels of autonomy and ability to impact the businesses growth.