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Legal Counsel (Sales)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Qualified Solicitor NQ or PQE
  • Excellent writing and communications skills
  • Broad knowledge of contracting structures
  • Ability to negotiate major contracts

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
  • Providing pragmatic legal advice to Sales & Commercial teams
  • Managing relationships with external legal advisers
  • Supporting cross-functional projects and driving legal best practices

Key facts

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

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SmartestEnergy

Renewable Energy

SmartestEnergy is a people-powered energy company, empowering switched on customers, generators and partners to get to net zero. We know the journey to 100% renewable energy is complex, because everyone’s at different stages with unique needs. That’s why our model is flexible, our advice is unbiased, and our innovative retail solutions are realistic. We’re driving the worldwide transition to net zero with offices in the UK, the United States and Australia. As a growing community, we can make the system fairer and more powerful. We can better show the realities and rewards of switching from fossil fuels to clean energy. Connect generators to customer demand. Accelerate the market. Create jobs. And champion greener, smarter energy for generations. SmartestEnergy. Empowering a greener generation.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryRenewable Energy
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

We are looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel (Sales) to join our Legal Department and provide dedicated legal support to our Sales & Commercial teams. Reporting to the General Counsel & Company Secretary, with a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President Sales, you will play a key role in supporting the Company’s commercial objectives while ensuring legal risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated. This is a great opportunity for a proactive legal professional who enjoys working closely with others in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

You will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including power purchase agreements, electricity supply agreements, and related ancillary contracts. You will work collaboratively with the Sales & Commercial teams to deliver pragmatic legal advice, develop and maintain standard contract templates, manage relationships with external legal advisers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and governance frameworks. As part of the wider Legal Department, you will also support cross-functional projects, help drive legal best practice across the business, and contribute to the development and training of colleagues on key contractual and legal risk matters!

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

  • Qualified Solicitor NQ or PQE;

  • Ability to identify critical business issues, to negotiate major contracts, to structure collaborative business enterprises, and to lead teams of internal executives and external professionals;

  • Excellent writing and communications skills, the ability to negotiate and persuade, and a sound understanding of corporate and commercial law;

  • Broad knowledge of contracting structures;

  • Ability to identify critical business issues, to negotiate major contracts, to structure collaborative business enterprises, and to lead teams of internal executives and external professionals.

What sets us apart?

  • Global Impact: With offices in the UK, US, and Australia, and plans for further expansion, you'll be part of a dynamic, globally-minded team, with opportunities to explore new markets and make a difference on a global scale.

  • Flexible Working: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year. We prioritize work-life balance, recognizing that your well-being matters. Find out more here.

  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our diverse culture and value individuals irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. Join a team where diversity is not just welcomed but celebrated as a key driver of growth and innovation.

What happens next?

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed by a human – no bots here! The average process typically takes around 2-3 weeks, with 2 stages of video interviews using Teams. However, this can vary depending on the role. We may invite you for a face-to-face meeting or require only 1 video interview. If you have any questions or need support, our Recruitment Team is here to assist you.

Ready to join us on our journey to digitise, decarbonise, and localize the future of energy? Apply now.

We're committed to making the application process easy and comfortable. Let us know how we can help you with any reasonable adjustments that can be tailored to your needs. At the bottom of each of our adverts you can find one of our recruitment teams' contact details. Please reach out so we can discuss with you further.

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