Hybrid Senior Legal Associate

at EPUKI

• Job title: Senior Legal Associate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Senior Legal Associate advising on project development and commercial management in energy infrastructure. Engaging with multidisciplinary teams in EPUKI’s Legal operation based in London office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the drafting, preparation, negotiation and execution of a wide range of construction, procurement and commercial contracts
• Identify and manage legal, commercial and contractual risks and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place
• Develop and maintain policies around contract approvals, template management and document retention.
• Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice to multi-disciplinary teams across EPUKI’s business units with new build projects and development opportunities.
• Advise internal stakeholders on risk exposure and dispute resolution strategies.
• Assist with any contractual disputes, litigation and arbitration matters, including pre-action strategy and formal proceedings.
• Develop and support internal governance and approval processes, including coordinating with compliance, risk, finance and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
• Instruct and manage various external counsel to obtain, challenge and finalise legal advice, opinions and drafting on various projects and agreements.
• Track and code external legal spend ensuring alignment with budget expectations.
• Carry out factual and legal research as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable PQE experience *- essential.*
• Experience working in house *- desirable.*
• Previous experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors *- desirable.*
• Experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier relationship management or contract management *- desirable.*
• Experience drafting and negotiating key construction contracts *- desirable.*
• Experience of advising on and managing disputes within the infrastructure or energy sectors *- desirable.*
• Advising on and drafting FIDIC and MF/1 contracts *- desirable.*
• Ability to successfully coordinate, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment and capable of exercising mature judgement.
• Capable of displaying initiative and critical thinking.
• Able to identify risks and advise on and progress dispute resolution strategies.
• Able to use legal AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Displays a strong, professional attitude and takes pride in delivering work to the highest standards, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn more about the energy sector or an existing interest in the energy sector.