Senior Legal Counsel

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for a SeniorLegal Counselto join our teambased inLondon, United Kingdom.

By joining this role,you will supportMetlen'senergyprojectsglobally, andyou'll play a vital role in supporting thebusiness across the UK and Ireland by providing commercially focused legal advice, managing contractual risk, and ensuring the successful delivery of energy projects throughout the project lifecycle.

Your role will encompass:

Providing high-quality, responsive legal advice to support the business's strategic and operationalobjectives.

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and completing EPC, O&M, supply, procurement, and subcontracting agreements across the contract chain.

Supporting project teams in the management and administration of EPC and O&M contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies.

Advisingontenderdocumentation and contractual matters throughout the development and execution phases of energy projects.

Liaising with external legal advisors to obtain fee quotations and manage legal expenditurein accordance withLegal Team procedures.

Contributing to the continuous improvement of Legal Team processes, procedures, precedents,know-howmaterials, and training initiatives.

What you bring to the role:

Qualified Lawyer inEngland & Wales;Dual legalqualificationin another European jurisdiction will be considered an advantage.

5+post-qualification experience (PQE)in the EPC energy sector within the UK.

Experience gained in bothprivate practice and in-house legal environmentswill be consideredadvantageous.

Demonstrated experience advising on energy and infrastructure projects.

Detailed knowledge of EPC contracting, including tenders, procurement, EPC, O&M, supply, and subcontract agreements.

Strong working knowledge and experience ofFIDICandNEC4contractual frameworks.

Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multidisciplinary project teams.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

People & Personal Growth

Results Orientation & Safety Excellence

Empathy & Effective Communication

Flexibility & Adaptability

Group Health Insurance Plan

Pension Plan

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