General Counsel for Fleete Green Investment Group - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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4 weeks ago

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It is an exciting time to join new business Fleete (Green Investment Group) with an innovative strategy, to speed up decarbonisation of commercial fleets by offering charging-as-a-service to fleet operators looking to install and manage EV charge points.

You will be a highly motivated Lawyer looking for a critical role supporting the transition to a low carbon, sustainable global economy.

In this London-based role, you will work closely with the CEO in the development of the Europe wide e-mobility business.

Ultimately, as General Counsel, you will be responsible for building and managing the legal, compliance, risk management and corporate governance activities for the business.

As Fleete's General Counsel, you will take responsibility for providing legal advice and risk management (including in relation to corporate governance matters, reviewing and negotiating transaction and customer and commercial documents) in relation to theEV platform business.

You will join the team at its outset and build a team around you as the business grows. You will procure external legal advice necessary to complement in-house resources and expertise.

Your role will comprise the following key responsibilities:

establishing and implementing strong corporate governance and risk management framework

- establishing and promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company and assisting in business compliance with relevant internal policies (e.g. employee relations, health and safety, anti-bribery and corruption) and externalregulations
- commercial and regulatory risk assessment, commercial negotiations and contribution to investment papers
- advising on the terms of investments in development and construction stage of EV charging infrastructure and fleet vehicle assets and joint venture and shareholder agreements

EPC, O&M, lease / service agreements and procurement contracting and negotiation

- corporate advisory and secretary role for the Boards of group companies
- co-ordinating and managing the provision of local external legal advice
- centre of expertise and oversight for commercial and operations teams (sales, engineering, and construction)
- acquisition of new or existing EV infrastructure development and construction projects and businesses (M&A)
- advising on B2B services agreements (public and private sector), lease agreements, grid connection requirements and real estate leases (UK and EU)
- advising on all intellectual property matters (patents, trademarks, copyright)
- advice on regulatory and legal developments associated with the business
- assisting in third party asset management and advisory arrangements
- advising on project financing arrangements
- contribute to the maintenance of key corporate and legal documentation, including precedent legal documents, database and physical signed contracts.
- assisting in dispute resolution matters.

To be successful in this role, you will have 8+ years PQE, be qualified in England & Wales with strong experience in the energy and/or infrastructure sector across the UK and EU, especially in contract management and project development gained through workingin a law firm and/or in-house.

Experience of energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, software as a service (SaaS) or B2B construction projects would be an advantage.

You will demonstrate people leadership skills, initiative, be self-directed and havea strong sense of personal motivation, including the ability to complete projects and provide advice in a timely manner.

You will enjoy assuming responsibility and demonstrate the confidence to work in a team environment as well as independently on transactions.

You'll also be able to negotiate, draft and review complex project documents and have a strong understanding of key legal risks on development and construction projects, with the ability to proactively identify and manage risks as they arise.

It is essentialthat you have strong technical legal skills with an attention to detail and an ability to deliver a high standard of work under tight time constraints.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise at all levels. You will need to be an ambitious, motivated team player and have the drive to succeed.
This role is initially in Macquarie Asset Management's Green Investment Group:

About the Green Investment Group

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities.

At Macquarie,you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best.

If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team.

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As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religionor belief.

Joining Macquarie means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.