Senior Commercial Counsel (m/f/d)

Description

• Advising (and co-ordinating external legal counsel) on the development and realization of solar and energy projects, including major equipment purchase contracts, construction contracts, operation and maintenance agreements real estate matters, interconnection arrangements, power purchase and energy hedging arrangements,
• Assisting in navigating the numerous issues that arise in connection with acquisition and divestiture of solar projects
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes including anti-bribery policy
• Ensuring that ownership and deal structures and contractual provisions are maximized, coordinated and financeable
• Working with existing management and internal and external legal counsel as required
• Working with internal teams and take a pro-active role in updating standard terms and conditions and company policy
• Supporting the Directors and other team members during the contract stage and taking leadership during negotiations with customers’ representatives/lawyers to reach mutually acceptable terms
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and finalising a wide range of commercial contracts including, but not limited to: EPC and O&M contracts, option and lease agreements, supply agreements, sub-contractor agreements, purchase agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Highlighting risk to the business and lead initiatives to minimize such risk
• Addressing potentially contentious situations and manage internal teams to resolve issues
• Assisting on project acquisition and divestiture
• Controling, documenting and monitoring of all contract changes

Requirements

• Willingness to develop a career in-house
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Good working knowledge of property law, planning law and litigation procedures in the UK
• Excellent knowledge of construction contract forms including FIDIC, NEC, JCT and bespoke forms of contract
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Track record of academic excellence and at least five years’ PQE gained in the commercial or energy sector
• Commercially minded and solutions focused approach
• Familiar with all aspects of project development and financing, preferably gained in the field of alternative energy and distributed power sources, such as solar, energy storage, wind, geothermal, biofuels and hydroelectricity
• Ability to work with borrowers, lenders and tax equity investors in structuring and negotiating non-recourse development, construction and long-term debt and other financing arrangements for solar projects
• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance