Legal Director

Step up and lead the legal strategy for a landmark energy project.

Work with the CEO and global investors on key infrastructure initiatives.

About Our Client

An innovative organization in the energy sector is seeking to hire its first dedicated in-house lawyer as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to join its leadership team. The organization is committed to delivering key infrastructure for the UK, driving sustainable energy solutions, connecting markets, and enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Job Description

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) will oversee legal matters, ensure compliance, and provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership. Responsibilities include managing external legal advisers, handling corporate governance, supporting major infrastructure projects, and mitigating legal risks. Key responsibilities include:

• Legal Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with business goals. Provide legal advice to senior leadership and guide governance improvements. Manage external law firms and legal budgets.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. Identify and mitigate legal risks. Oversee corporate policies and procedures, including whistleblowing and complaints.
• Contract Management: Oversee major infrastructure contract negotiations and management. Ensure compliance with national security and regulatory requirements. Support land, planning, and consent matters.
• Corporate Finance & Governance: Support board meetings, corporate governance, and financial legal matters. Implement governance strategies aligned with shareholder agreements. Manage powers of attorney and legal aspects of financial transactions.
• Operational Support: Provide legal guidance on IT contracts, regulatory issues, and operational agreements. Ensure compliance with transmission system regulations. Handle routine legal matters across departments.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate is a senior legal professional eager to take on a strategic leadership role, with support for growth. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and regulatory law, ideally in the energy sector. Experience with large infrastructure contracts, including EPC agreements. Understanding of UK and German energy regulations. Expertise in corporate finance, shareholder agreements, and board management. Ability to assess risks, manage claims, and work with external legal advisers. Experience handling multi-jurisdictional legal matters.
• Soft Skills: Leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, strong communication and negotiation skills, collaboration, attention to detail, and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

A competitive package.