Commercial Legal Counsel

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Commercial Legal Counsel

Our Renewable Energy Business Unit in conjunction with Lean Centre currently has the need for a Commercial Legal Counsel on a fixed term contract for 18 months. This role will be based in Newbridge and will report to the Renewable Energy Legal Manager (Legal Manager). The role will proactively assist the Legal Manager in the provision of legal services for the operational assets, strategic projects, business development, transactions and general Renewable Energy Business activities and lean center projects. The successful candidate will also support the Renewable Energy Business Unit and Lean Centre in the provision of general legal advice and services to facilitate the achievement of its commercial and strategic goals.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

  • Work with the Legal Manager to manage the legal and governance work stream of strategic projects and transactions to deliver the project or transaction in line with the Business Unit’s objectives. Provide legal support to the Renewable Energy business and the lean centre function as required including general commercial, planning and environmental, large infrastructure, professional services, M&A transactions and project financing;
  • Provide advice to the Renewable Energy Business Unit and lean centre on corporate governance matters including Board and Shareholder approval requirements. Assess governance requirements and obtain necessary approvals, draft appropriate documents and provide advice on general corporate governance issues;
  • Advise the Renewable Energy Business Unit and lean centre on legal issues affecting all aspects of their commercial and operational activities and recommend appropriate courses of action and provide clear legal advice. Take a proactive role in finding solutions to overcome obstacles and in the management and mitigation of risks. Actively advise in the negotiation of key commercial contracts and transactions. Draft and review commercial agreements and liaise with external counsel on specialist matters where required;
  • Work closely with Lean Centre Legal to ensure common BnM Legal policies, program’s s and initiatives are implemented consistently within the Business Units. Collaborate and communicate effectively with Legal colleagues in other BUs to share information and ensure consistency of approach on Legal related matters. Manage the procurement of external legal services from the legal panel and coordinate the review and payment of invoices;
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with legal colleagues in other Business Units to share information and ensure consistency of approach on legal related matters. Be an exemplar in demonstrating the Leadership Standards and Behaviors for Success;
  • All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises;
  • Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team’s, objectives;

The Person:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister;
  •  Four years post qualification experience;
  • Experience managing large and varied workload; 
  • Career evidence of team working, personal integrity and operational excellence;
  • MS Office Suite – familiarity with Legal Case Management Systems; 
  • Good organizational and administration skills;
  • Ability to work on his/her own initiative;

The selection process for this role will include candidate screening from application.

Visit https://bnmproject.sharepoint.com/sites/thehub/Pages/Current-Vacancies.aspx for more information.

If you wish to be considered simply click “Apply” on the job advert, on or before 10th April 2024.

Bord na Móna is an equal opportunities employer.

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