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Senior Legal Counsel - Energy Services

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Aggreko

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Chester
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified UK lawyer with senior in-house experience in renewable energy, project financing, strong commercial awareness, and international exposure is desirable.
  • You will provide legal advice on contracts and compliance in renewable energy, support negotiations, ensure governance, deliver training, and monitor legislation impacts.

Requirements

  • You will be qualified to practice law in the UK.
  • You will have post-qualification experience having in-house experience to a senior level in-house with a multinational company in the renewable energy, energy transition sector (or related area).
  • You will have recent experience in project financing renewable power assets in the fast-evolving UK renewable, power (or related) market.
  • You will be a highly skilled legal professional with the proven ability to quickly assess and understand any number of complex legal issues across the business and provide commercial solutions.
  • Strong analytical and innovative legal skills, attention to detail and commitment to quality work product.
  • You will have well-developed commercial awareness with an outcome-orientated and solution-based approach, able to apply legal principles pragmatically.
  • Understanding the importance of ensuring the legal function advises the business from a commercial standpoint.
  • International legal experience/exposure is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with the Renewable Energy Services senior leadership to deliver legal advice to our renewable energy/energy transition team.
  • You will also be a trusted source of knowledge for the wider business based on your experience in the renewable energy sector.
  • You will support commercial and contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers, including drafting and review of non-disclosure agreements; power purchase agreements/corporate power purchase agreements, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, tender documentation; procurement contracts; service level agreements; warranty documents and performance guarantees.
  • Provide legal support on financing of projects.
  • Ensure that contracts provide appropriate protection to Aggreko in line with group standards.
  • You will deliver advice in a commercially relevant manner, comprehensible and easy to use, in line with current market norms, and aligned to the commercial aspects of the deal.
  • You will provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal developments and best practices relevant to our Renewable Energy Services division.
  • You will ensure the appropriate levels of governance are applied to guarantee legal compliance across Energy Services including ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, engagement of intermediaries and consultants in conjunction with Group Compliance Director.
  • You will establish budget for the Renewable Energy Services legal function and drive value for money.
  • You will monitor changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments, assessing the impact on the business and taking appropriate action.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Legal Counsel - Energy Services?

The main responsibility is to provide legal support to the Renewable Energy Services division and ensure alignment with business strategy to drive performance and support the energy transition.

What kind of legal matters will the Senior Legal Counsel handle?

The Senior Legal Counsel will handle a range of legal matters related to renewable energy and storage solutions, including commercial and contractual negotiations, project financing, and compliance with governance standards.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be qualified to practice law in the UK and have post-qualification experience at a senior level in-house with a multinational company in the renewable energy or related sector.

Is international legal experience necessary for this role?

While international legal experience is desirable, it is not a strict requirement for the role.

What type of agreements will the Senior Legal Counsel be involved in drafting and reviewing?

The role involves drafting and reviewing various agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, power purchase agreements, EPC agreements, O&M agreements, procurement contracts, service level agreements, warranty documents, and performance guarantees.

Will the Senior Legal Counsel provide training to colleagues?

Yes, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide training and guidance to colleagues on legal developments and best practices relevant to the Renewable Energy Services division.

Are there opportunities for personal development within Aggreko?

Yes, the company places a strong emphasis on continued personal development for employees.

What benefits does Aggreko offer?

Aggreko offers a competitive salary and benefits package, generous holiday entitlement, paid time off for volunteering, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme for promoting a healthy lifestyle.

What is the company’s stance on equity, diversity, and inclusion?

Aggreko welcomes people from different backgrounds and cultures, respecting unique skills and experiences, and encourages everyone to be themselves at work to promote the best outcomes for employees and businesses alike.

Where is this position based?

The position is based in the UK.

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Aggreko

Aggreko provides mobile and modular power, temperature control and energy services across the globe.

Energy
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1962
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Welcome to the Aggreko. Working at Aggreko is more than just a job. We care about the people who work with us and want to ensure that our employees have a fulfilling career, work in a safe environment, are happy and share our values. We encourage all our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, so you are able to grow and become the future of our business. We welcome employees from all backgrounds, disciplines and abilities, to assist us in achieving our global goals. So are you ready to join a remarkable team of exceptional people?

Culture & Values

  • Dynamic

    Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There’s a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other.

  • Experts in what we do

    We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly.

  • Innovative

    We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together.

  • Together

    We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.