Legal Counsel

We are seeking a dynamic and pragmatic Legal Counsel to join a mission-led, fast-scaling organisation. As Legal Counsel, you will be the first point of legal contact across the organisation, advising on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and contractual matters. This is a unique opportunity to shape the legal framework of a purpose-driven company. Job Responsibilities : - Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including NDAs, partnership agreements, service contracts, procurement terms, and investment documentation. - Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. - Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic solutions to minimise business exposure. - Support board meeting preparation, corporate filings, and liaise with external corporate secretaries as required. - Advise internal teams including operations, finance, engineering, and sustainability on legal implications of business initiatives. - Assist in protecting proprietary technology, innovations, and ensure compliance with data privacy laws. - Manage relationships with external law firms and specialists when necessary. - Support on legal matters involving international jurisdictions, joint ventures, and grant or funding agreements.

• Law degree from a reputable institution. - Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience, preferably including in-house exposure within a startup, energy, or environmental sector. - Strong understanding of commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border legal issues. - Proactive, solution-oriented, commercially savvy, and confident in advising senior stakeholders. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment with shifting priorities.

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