Advisory and Risk Management

• Provides practical, commercially minded legal advice to internal stakeholders across a range of business and regulatory matters.
• Identifies legal and regulatory risks arising from the company's operations and works with the legal team to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitors legal and regulatory developments relevant to the group's activities, particularly in the energy and nuclear sectors, and flags implications to the team.
• Contributes to the development of internal training materials and delivers briefings to colleagues on relevant legal and regulatory topics.

External Counsel and Stakeholder Management

• Assists with the instruction and day-to-day management of external legal advisers, including reviewing work product and monitoring costs.
• Builds effective working relationships with colleagues across the business to ensure legal is engaged early and adds value to commercial decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales preferred) or attorney admitted in another recognised jurisdiction, in good standing.
• LLB/JD or equivalent legal qualification.

Experience

• 2 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm.
• Foundational grounding in corporate and commercial law, with some exposure to multinational organisations or complex commercial structures, whether through private practice or in-house.
• Direct experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred:
  • Corporate/M&A
  • Project finance or infrastructure transactions
  • Capital markets
  • Energy regulatory
  • Export control and sanctions compliance

Competencies

• Foundational understanding of corporate governance principles and an appetite to develop knowledge of complex deal structures and cross-border legal frameworks.
• Strong commercial orientation and ability to balance legal precision with pragmatic business judgment.
• Ability to deliver clear, practical legal support in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a desire to develop commercial judgment over time.
• Ability to work effectively under supervision while taking ownership of discrete tasks, and to manage time and priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Strategic thinker with attention to operational detail and implementation discipline.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the professionalism and confidence to build effective working relationships across the business and engage senior stakeholders, external advisers and counterparties.
• High ethical standards and a proactive approach to compliance and corporate stewardship.
• Comfortable operating within a mission-driven organisation in a rapidly evolving global energy sector.
• Willingness to undertake occasional international travel.

Working Style

• Thrives in a creative environment but possesses the pragmatism and awareness to maintain progress.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude, empathetic approach, with the ability to consider different perspectives.
• Motivated, well organised and able to work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A highly committed, dynamic, and challenging environment.

If you are interested in joining CORE POWER, please submit your CV and a cover letter by the 28th of August, outlining your experience and motivation to join our team!