At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support for energy projects across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Join METLEN Energy & Metals, a leader in sustainable energy and green metallurgy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, health insurance, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy transition while working with diverse talent.
- Qualifications: Qualified Lawyer with 5+ years in the EPC energy sector.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals.
We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team based in London, United Kingdom. By joining this role, you will support Metlen's energy projects globally, and you'll play a vital role in supporting the business across the UK and Ireland by providing commercially focused legal advice, managing contractual risk, and ensuring the successful delivery of energy projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Your role will encompass:
- Providing high-quality, responsive legal advice to support the business's strategic and operational objectives.
- Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and completing EPC, O&M, supply, procurement, and subcontracting agreements across the contract chain.
- Supporting project teams in the management and administration of EPC and O&M contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
- Advising on tender documentation and contractual matters throughout the development and execution phases of energy projects.
- Liaising with external legal advisors to obtain fee quotations and manage legal expenditure in accordance with Legal Team procedures.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of Legal Team processes, procedures, precedents, know-how materials, and training initiatives.
What you bring to the role:
- Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales; Dual legal qualification in another European jurisdiction will be considered an advantage.
- 5+ post-qualification experience (PQE) in the EPC energy sector within the UK.
- Experience gained in both private practice and in-house legal environments will be considered advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience advising on energy and infrastructure projects.
- Detailed knowledge of EPC contracting, including tenders, procurement, EPC, O&M, supply, and subcontract agreements.
- Strong working knowledge and experience of FIDIC and NEC4 contractual frameworks.
- Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multidisciplinary project teams.
Your Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Group Health Insurance Plan
- Pension Plan
At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
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At METLEN Energy & Metals, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in London that champions innovation and sustainability. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our diverse training initiatives and collaborative culture, where every team member is empowered to contribute to impactful energy projects globally. With competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally while making a meaningful difference in the world.
