You should have an excellent degree, be England & Wales qualified, possess commercial legal experience, and strong knowledge of land, planning, contract, and energy law.

You will provide legal analysis on renewable energy projects, draft and negotiate contracts, identify legal risks, and manage relationships with external legal counsel.

Legal

United Kingdom

London

Large

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has over 5,300 employees in 21 countries.

Energy

Statkraft

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 Company Description
 Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of un-rivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
 But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join! Job Description
 We are now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel on a Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months to provide high quality legal advice and legal risk management for the business in London.
 <ul>
 <li>Provide legal analysis and advice related to renewable energy projects in the UK, inter alia, on land issues, construction, planning &amp; licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law, trading and customer contracts and disputes</li>
 <li>Drafting, reviewing and participating in negotiations of contracts</li>
 <li>Proactively identify legal risks related to a matter and legal risks affecting the Statkraft Group as a whole, and recommend measures for mitigating such risks</li>
 <li>Manage relationships with external legal counsel</li>
 </ul> Qualifications 
 <ul>
 <li>Excellent degree and England &amp; Wales qualified</li>
 <li>Experience in commercial legal work from a top tier law firms and/or in-house</li>
 <li>Strong knowledge of land law, planning &amp; licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law and trading and customer contracts</li>
 <li>Experience of managing external law firms</li>
 <li>A self-aware, self-confident individual who has well developed listening skills and a strong ability to provide proactive advice</li>
 <li>Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing</li>
 <li>Very high personal integrity and ethical standards</li>
 </ul> Additional Information
 A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:
 <ul>
 <li>An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society</li>
 <li>Professional and personal development in an exciting global company</li>
 <li>A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture</li>
 <li>A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background</li>
 <li>Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes</li>
 <li>Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation</li>
 <li>The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background</li>
 <li>Hybrid working</li>
 <li>Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.</li>
 </ul>
 Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.
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 Company Description
  Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That is what we offer. 125 years of un-rivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.
 But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join! Job Description
  We are now seeking a Senior Legal Counsel on a Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months to provide high quality legal advice and legal risk management for the business in London.
 
  Provide legal analysis and advice related to renewable energy projects in the UK, inter alia, on land issues, construction, planning & licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law, trading and customer contracts and disputes
  Drafting, reviewing and participating in negotiations of contracts
  Proactively identify legal risks related to a matter and legal risks affecting the Statkraft Group as a whole, and recommend measures for mitigating such risks
  Manage relationships with external legal counsel
   Qualifications
 
  Excellent degree and England & Wales qualified
  Experience in commercial legal work from a top tier law firms and/or in-house
  Strong knowledge of land law, planning & licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law and trading and customer contracts
  Experience of managing external law firms
  A self-aware, self-confident individual who has well developed listening skills and a strong ability to provide proactive advice
  Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing
  Very high personal integrity and ethical standards
   Additional Information
  A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:
 
  An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
  Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
  A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
  A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
  Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
  Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
  The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
  Hybrid working
  Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.
 
 Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.


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