Statkraft
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - FTC 12 Months
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Job Description
- Req#: REF1755S
- Provide legal analysis and advice related to renewable energy projects in Ireland, inter alia, on land issues, construction, planning & licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law, trading and customer contracts and disputes
- Drafting, reviewing and participating in negotiations of contracts
- Proactively identify legal risks related to a matter and legal risks affecting the Statkraft Group as a whole, and recommend measures for mitigating such risks
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel
- Excellent degree and Irish law qualified
- Experience in commercial legal work from top tier law firms and/or in-house
- Strong knowledge of land law, planning & licensing regulations, contract law, energy regulatory law and trading and customer contracts
- Experience of managing external law firms
- A self-aware, self-confident individual who has well developed listening skills and a strong ability to provide proactive advice
- Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, strong negotiation skills
- Very high personal integrity and ethical standards
- Annual leave linked to tenure up to a maximum of 25 days
- Flexible and Hybrid working.
- Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth
- A positive working environment characterized by expertise, responsibility, and innovation
- A diverse workplace with regard to gender, age and cultural background
- Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships programs
- Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
- Hybrid working arrangements
Company Description
Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have over 5,300 employees in 21 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.
Job Description
Corporate Legal currently consists of about 70 lawyers and has offices in Oslo, London, Stockholm, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Lyon, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Cork, Tirana, Istanbul, Delhi, Lima, Florianopolis and Santiago.
Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel on a Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months to provide high quality legal advice and legal risk management for the business in Cork, Ireland.
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Additional Information
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Diversity Statement:
Statkraft Ireland is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity. Our people have different strengths, experiences and backgrounds yet share a passion for a future of clean energy.
Our culture is inclusive and down-to-earth - we encourage new ideas and value belonging. We received recognition as one of Ireland’s Best Workplaces in 2023 and want to continue on this journey, through continuous improvement in our culture and our work.
Statkraft Ireland strives to increase participation from traditionally underrepresented groups. If you have a desire to contribute to a renewable future but your experience is not perfectly aligned, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just right for this role or other roles.
About the company
Statkraft AS is a hydropower company, fully owned by the Norwegian state.
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