In-house Legal Counsel
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom Contract Posted 3 weeks ago
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Location - Cheltenham (Central)
Type: permanent In-office, full-time or part-time
Noriker Power is a specialist developer and integrated service provider in the BESS sector, with extensive experience in designing, constructing, and operating energy storage projects. Since its establishment in 2015, Noriker's projects completed or in construction total 1.2GW of unique battery storage assets, with more than 1GW still in development.
We are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Legal Counsel who can deliver practical legal strategies that drive business growth. You will focus on the big picture, balancing risk effectively, and translating complex legal matters into actionable business decisions. If you are a solutions-oriented professional who prioritises high-value impact to the business over administrative bureaucracy, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate contracts with business partners, suppliers and customers.
Provide and manage a suite of standard contract templates to support project development covering land rights, capital equipment supply and warranty, EPC management and construction.
Stay abreast of regulatory developments and changes in relevant laws impacting the power and renewables sector. Monitor, develop and maintain compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and industry standards in each jurisdiction of the company operates within
Become an expert resource for the group on complex regulation in the electricity sector.
Provide general and commercial legal support to businesses in the Group, including advice on tender proposals, contract drafting, review and negotiation, deal with ad-hoc legal issues, and support the Group's M&A strategy.
Collaborate with the management team providing legal services that are fit for future growth of the business with particular emphasis on commercial law, contract drafting/negotiation, and contract management.
Oversee legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
Collaborate with external counsel as necessary and manage external legal spend effectively. xlqdzyr
Identify commercial risks, collaborating with relevant stakeholders across the business to develop and deliver risk mitigation solutions.
Requirements
UK Qualified Lawyer with at least three years PQE
Bachelor’s degree, STEM background an advantage
Commercial focused approach with industrial experience
Proactive, responsible and able to prioritise tasks
Good real world problem-solving skills
Effective, clear and succinct communication, quality over quantity
Helpful and practical approach to business objectives and focus on efficiency
Confident and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must have the legal right to work in the UK permanently
Location - Cheltenham (Central)
Type: permanent In-office, full-time or part-time
Noriker Power is a specialist developer and integrated service provider in the BESS sector, with extensive experience in designing, constructing, and operating energy storage projects. Since its establishment in 2015, Noriker's projects completed or in construction total 1.2GW of unique battery storage assets, with more than 1GW still in development.
We are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Legal Counsel who can deliver practical legal strategies that drive business growth. You will focus on the big picture, balancing risk effectively, and translating complex legal matters into actionable business decisions. If you are a solutions-oriented professional who prioritises high-value impact to the business over administrative bureaucracy, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate contracts with business partners, suppliers and customers.
Provide and manage a suite of standard contract templates to support project development covering land rights, capital equipment supply and warranty, EPC management and construction.
Stay abreast of regulatory developments and changes in relevant laws impacting the power and renewables sector. Monitor, develop and maintain compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and industry standards in each jurisdiction of the company operates within
Become an expert resource for the group on complex regulation in the electricity sector.
Provide general and commercial legal support to businesses in the Group, including advice on tender proposals, contract drafting, review and negotiation, deal with ad-hoc legal issues, and support the Group's M&A strategy.
Collaborate with the management team providing legal services that are fit for future growth of the business with particular emphasis on commercial law, contract drafting/negotiation, and contract management.
Oversee legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
Collaborate with external counsel as necessary and manage external legal spend effectively. xlqdzyr
Identify commercial risks, collaborating with relevant stakeholders across the business to develop and deliver risk mitigation solutions.
Requirements
UK Qualified Lawyer with at least three years PQE
Bachelor’s degree, STEM background an advantage
Commercial focused approach with industrial experience
Proactive, responsible and able to prioritise tasks
Good real world problem-solving skills
Effective, clear and succinct communication, quality over quantity
Helpful and practical approach to business objectives and focus on efficiency
Confident and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Must have the legal right to work in the UK permanently
