Legal Counsel - Commercial / Projects

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Legal Counsel - Commercial to join our legal team in London, United Kingdom.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead Legal Support: Provide comprehensive legal support for the electrolyzer business segment globally, ensuring alignment with business goals and legal standards.
• Transactional and Compliance Expertise: Advise on a wide range of legal responsibilities, focusing on Europe but also collaborating with in-house counsel in other regions.
• Contract Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate project and EPC contracts with customers, using industry-standard forms and customer templates where appropriate.
• Project Management: Manage projects and legal matters with limited supervision, demonstrating sound and independent judgment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to mid- to high-level management, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify improvements and provide practical legal advice.
• Legal Strategy Development: Assist in developing legal strategies that align with business objectives and contribute to the overall goals of the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage legal risks, ensuring compliance and protecting the company's interests.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Provide support and leadership in legal department projects, and potentially supervise and mentor junior lawyers, paralegals, or administrative assistants.

• Strong Legal and Project Management Skills: Experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial project agreements, including EPC contracts, and managing projects with limited supervision.
• Critical Thinking and Business Acumen: Ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think strategically and innovatively, and understand the business implications of legal advice.
• Effective Communication and Collaboration: Excellent skills in building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across various disciplines and cultures.
• Adaptability and Integrity: Willingness to handle a wide range of legal issues, manage risks, and demonstrate strong personal and professional integrity and business ethics.

• Minimum 2:1 Undergraduate law degree (or equivalent).
• Legal Practice Certificate (U.K. only) / License to practice in other jurisdiction.
• Registered with relevant Law Society/legal regulatory body.
• License to practice law in home jurisdiction.
• Significant experience of substantive projects law practice either in-house with a corporation or in private practice. Ideally upwards of 5 years' experience but candidates outside of these parameters with the necessary skills are welcome to apply.
• A mix of in-house and private practice preferred but not required.
• Strong English language essential and German or Spanish language skills and/or experience of working across multiple European jurisdictions would also be an advantage.