Legal Counsel (Energy)

This is wide-ranging general commercial role with a B2B Energy Business which if backed/funded by an institutional investor. Suitable for a 2 - 7 year PQE general commercial Solicitor - Energy experience will be looked upon favourably.

Client Details

Our Client is a B2B Energy Business which if backed/funded by an institutional investor.

Description

Responsibilities with this role include:

• Providing legal advice and assistance to all areas of the business including: drafting, review and negotiation of customer contracts, supplier contracts, agency agreements and other agreements material to the business;
• Development and implementation of new product offerings, including new contractual terms; customer queries and contractual disputes; new corporate business proposals/ventures.
• Legal compliance in relation to all activities of the business e. data protection
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of high value commercial contracts including OJEU tendered contracts
• Advising in relation to customer service issues (including complaints) and other general legal issues
• Support the continuous improvement of standard terms and conditions and legal processes
• Any other reasonable duties as defined by management

Profile

The successful candidate will be a UK or Common Law qualified Solicitor or Barrister

They will be likely to have between 2 and 6 years PQE and a good understanding of commercial legal matters (please note, applications at all levels will be considered but the work, package on offer and team structure are most likely to suit a lawyer at this level).

They will have a strong commercial awareness, a pragmatic outlook and have excellent commercial contract and analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast moving environment.

It is key that the successful has a keen interest in working within the retail energy sector.

Desired but not essential:

• In house experience
• Energy retail experience

Job Offer

For more information about the package on offer for this role, please apply or, contact the instructed agent, David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for a conversation in confidence.