Legal Counsel

About us:  

Our mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by providing innovative financial solutions to our clients.

We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we're a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse! At the forefront of environmental innovation, we lead the charge in providing cutting-edge solutions for large-scale energy consumers. From guiding small business to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources, we do it all. But wait, there's more! We're not content with just excelling in our current ventures - we thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

Role:

CFP Energy are seeking a proactive and driven Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. In this role, you will gain broad exposure to business lines and be involved in power purchase agreements, commodity trading documents, corporate documents, derivatives, financing facilities, and litigation. You will work with a wide variety of products and documents and assist in managing our established yet growing legal team.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements such as supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and contracts.

• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including energy regulations, data protection laws, and corporate governance requirements.

• Assisting with comprehensive legal advice across the portfolio on a variety of commercial issues.

• Assist with monitoring and providing proactive advice to the business regarding changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments.

• Manage corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

• Support our Senior Legal Counsel with advising the business on potential legal risks and providing mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.

• Be a trusted source of knowledge to the business.

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements such as supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and contracts.

Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including energy regulations, data protection laws, and corporate governance requirements.

Assisting with comprehensive legal advice across the portfolio on a variety of commercial issues.

Assist with monitoring and providing proactive advice to the business regarding changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environments.

Manage corporate governance matters, including maintaining corporate records and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Support our Senior Legal Counsel with advising the business on potential legal risks and providing mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.

Be a trusted source of knowledge to the business.