At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support for gas and power trading, negotiate agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Company: Centrica Energy, a leading global renewable energy trading company.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working model and opportunities to make a significant impact.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of sustainable energy trading.
- Qualifications: Law degree and experience in energy trading agreements required.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Centrica Energy is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel, Trading to join its dedicated legal team. Centrica Energy is a leading global renewable energy trading company that plays a pivotal role in moving energy from source to use, helping businesses and societies transition to a sustainable energy future. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals with expertise in energy trading and commodities to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing strategic counsel to the business to assist with negotiating agreements, with a specific focus on gas and power trading.
- Negotiating and drafting standard master agreements (including ISDA, EFET, MNA, and GTMA) with external counterparties for physically and financially settled energy commodity trading (UK and European gas, power, emissions allowances, and renewable certificates).
- Participating in project and workgroups to provide legal assessments, approve new strategic business initiatives, launch new products, and facilitate entry into new geographical jurisdictions.
- Developing, maintaining, and proactively updating standard master agreement templates in line with the latest legal developments.
- Assessing upcoming legislative changes in coordination with Regulatory Affairs and Compliance teams, and advising the business on potential impacts.
- Instructing and collaborating with external legal counsel as required.
Eligibility Criteria
- A degree in law from the United Kingdom or a European country.
- Prior experience working as an in-house legal counsel, attorney, or in a similar professional legal capacity.
- Proven experience in drafting and negotiating standard master agreements for physical and financial trading of power and gas (such as EFET, ISDA, etc.), along with solid commodities experience.
- Fluency in both spoken and written English.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritize tasks effectively, and simplify complex legal issues for business decision-makers.
Work Location & Hybrid Model
This position offers a flexible hybrid working model. The role can be based out of any of Centrica Energy's primary offices located in London (UK), Aalborg (Denmark), or Copenhagen (Denmark).
Legal Counsel, Trading employer: Centrica Energy
Centrica Energy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees while driving the transition to a sustainable energy future. With a vibrant work culture in central London, we offer flexible total rewards that support your financial, physical, and emotional needs, alongside ample opportunities for professional development and collaboration across diverse teams. Join us to be part of a passionate community where your contributions matter and your career can flourish.
