Senior legal counsel

Our client is looking for Senior Legal Counsel to join a well established legal team, with the ability to manage a team and provide legal advice and guidance on a variety of legal matters within the commercial property and EV world.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established entity and one of the largest owner/operators of rapid electric vehicle charging stations across the UK. They have a substantial presence in the market and employ a large number of professionals across various disciplines.

Description

• Managing and overseeing areas of the UK legal team;
• Providing support to the Head of Legal;
• Assisting the team with queries and ensuring compliance with processes and procedures;
• Leading meetings with the legal team;
• Providing legal advice on a wide range of legal matters including contracts, regulatory compliance and commercial property matters;
• Reviewing, reporting and negotiating Contracts;
• Providing training and support to the legal team;
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks;
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases with the client's solicitor;
• Carrying out of title review and circulating this to the internal teams together with raising any necessary title enquiries with the Landlord's solicitor;
• Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates;
• Working closely with external solicitors and internal teams to ensure processes are followed throughout the lifetime of the project;

Profile

A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:

• UK/Ireland qualification
• The suitable candidate will have at least 5 years PQE, primarily in commercial property, commercial leases and contract law.
• Experience of working in-house and leading team members is essential for this role.
• Experience in the EV world is desirable
• Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Team oriented

Job Offer

• A competitive salary on offer
• A challenging and rewarding role in the Energy sector
• A supportive and collaborative work culture
• An opportunity to be part of a company that is at the forefront of the EV charging industry
• Competitive benefits package