Job Description
The Legal Director will lead the legal, compliance, and governance functions of a dynamic renewable energy company, acting as the most senior legal authority and Company Secretary. This role is central to supporting the company's commercial growth, operational integrity, and strategic initiatives.
1. Commercial Legal: Provide expert legal advice across the business, draft and negotiate complex project and commercial contracts (. EPC, O&M, PPAs), support procurement and asset management teams, and manage disputes and claims.
2. Corporate Finance & Transactions: Advise on legal aspects of corporate finance, including debt and equity funding, M&A, and joint ventures. Support due diligence, investment structuring, and capital raising activities.
3. Governance & Company Secretarial: Serve as Company Secretary, ensuring strong corporate governance, maintaining statutory records, and advising boards and stakeholders on compliance and fiduciary duties. Oversee the group's legal entity structure and governance processes.
4. General Legal Oversight: Handle a broad range of internal legal matters including data protection, IP, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Manage external legal counsel and ensure legal processes are efficient and aligned with business needs.