This is a unique opportunity to join the London office of DTEK. As one of the largest integrated energy companies in the CEE region, DTEK operates across a wide range of energy sectors, including electricity, gas, and renewable energy. The Legal Counsel in Corporate Finance will play a critical role in supporting our continued growth and development by providing legal support on various financial transactions and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handle a full spectrum of domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including general corporate lending (bilateral and syndicated), project financing, and capital market transactions.
* Provide legal advice on transaction structuring, deal documentation, regulatory matters, and investor relations.
* Draft, review, and negotiate various financial contracts, including loan agreements, bond documentation, security documents, and intragroup financing agreements.
* Coordinate pre- and post-closing legal processes.
* Conduct legal risk assessments and develop associated risk mitigation measures.
* Assist with ongoing credit portfolio management, including liability management exercises, restructurings, refinancing arrangements, amendments, and waivers.
* Prepare and review internal materials (supervisory board presentations, memorandums, strategies, and legal analytical documents) related to corporate finance matters.
* Provide methodological support to business units in developing policies and processes to ensure compliance with credit portfolio documentation.
* Work closely with business teams and liaise with external legal counsels in various jurisdictions.
* Analyze applicable regulations and guidelines in the EU and the UK, advising on regulatory aspects and monitoring developments in the legal framework.
* Offer legal guidance to align financial and strategic goals.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 5+ years of experience in finance transactional work within an international business, financial institution, or law firm.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of debt financing instruments and commercial issues involved in finance transactions.
* UK qualification is preferable.
* Proficient research, analytical, and writing skills with the ability to provide clear legal guidance to stakeholders at different levels.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Fluent in English; Ukrainian/Russian language skills are preferable.
We offer:
* Competitive salary and transparent terms of cooperation.
* Opportunity to work on interesting and challenging tasks that promote professional growth.
* Development support: access to DTEK Academy training programmes and other educational initiatives.
* Modern office in the heart of London.
* A flexible work format that combines office and remote working.
Join us and be part of a dynamic and evolving energy company at the forefront of the industry. Apply now to make an impact on DTEK's corporate finance initiatives!