Chief Legal Officer, Energy Infrastructure business

• Step up and Lead the legal strategy for a landmark energy project.
• With the CEO, w ork with global investors on key infrastructure

About Our Client

An exciting organisation in the energy sector is seeking to hire their first dedicated in house lawyer as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) to join its leadership team. Delivering key infrastructure for the UK, This organization is dedicated to driving innovative solutions for a sustainable energy future, connecting markets, and enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Job Description

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is a key role responsible for overseeing legal matters, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic legal advice to senior leadership. The position involves managing external legal advisers, handling corporate governance, supporting major infrastructure projects, and mitigating legal risks. Key responsibilities will includeLegal Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement legal strategy aligned with business goals.
• Provide legal advice to senior leadership and guide governance improvements.
• Manage external law firms and legal budgets efficiently.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Oversee corporate policies and procedures, including whistleblowing and complaints.

Contract Management

• Oversee major infrastructure contract negotiations and management.
• Ensure compliance with national security and regulatory requirements.
• Support land, planning, and consent matters.

Corporate Finance & Governance

• Support board meetings, corporate governance, and financial legal matters.
• Implement governance strategies aligned with shareholder agreements.
• Manage powers of attorney and legal aspects of financial transactions.

Operational Support

• Provide legal guidance on IT contracts, regulatory issues, and operational agreements.
• Ensure compliance with transmission system regulations.
• Handle routine legal matters across departments.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will likely be a senior legal professional looking eager to take on greater responsibility in their first strategic leadership role in which they will have the support to grow over the coming years. All applicants should be able to demonstrate the following:Technical Requirements:

• Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, and regulatory law, ideally in the energy sector.
• Contract Management: Experience with large infrastructure contracts, including EPC agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of UK and German energy regulations and governance.
• Financial & Governance: Expertise in corporate finance, shareholder agreements, and board management.
• Litigation & Risk: Ability to assess risks, manage claims, and work with external legal advisers.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience handling multi-jurisdictional legal matters across multiple regions.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership: Confident in engaging senior executives and driving legal strategy.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex legal challenges and devise solutions.
• Communication: Strong drafting, negotiation, and verbal skills.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working across legal, finance, and operational teams.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring compliance, due diligence, and contract accuracy.
• Adaptability: Hands-on approach in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.

What's on Offer

Competitive package

Contact

Katherine Jackson

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