About Our Client
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.
Job 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;
The Successful Applicant
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
What's on 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
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