Legal Counsel - Renewable PPAs, Global Trading

 Do you want to be part of a culture where your contributions are recognised, your growth is encouraged, and your success is a shared achievement? Join us in the Uniper Legal Department and become part of a cohesive, high-performing team that supports accelerating the energy transition: flexible, balanced, bespoke and steadily greener.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Uniper’s global commodities business by delivering expert advice and guidance regarding derivative and physical transactions in a wide range of energy commodities, with main focus on Renewable PPA structures
• Lead the negotiation and administration of master trading agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET) or other Renewable PPA documentation
• Collaborate closely with the commercial and risk functions within the Uniper Group and assist in the development, drafting and negotiation of structured commodities transactions
• Provide legal support in the coordination and setting up of internal structures and processes and assist with drafting and implementation of internal agreements
• Assist in the identification, assessment and monitoring of current and emerging regulatory and compliance issues impacting the business
• Coordinate with all members of the business (across the globe) in helping to resolve the day-to-day legal issues of the global trading business and Uniper´s energy transition journey

Your profile

• Be a qualified Solicitor or barrister , ideally qualified in England & Wales
• Preferably relevant experience with Renewable PPAs in various European jurisdictions
• Multiple years of experience advising on and negotiating master trading agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET) required
• Preferably multiple years of experience advising clients in structured commodity trading transactions, in particular power and natural gas
• Specific experience with REMIT, MiFID, EMIR and/or Dodd Frank preferred
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, judgment, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment
• Ability to take the lead and work independently on any responsibilities within the job description
• Excellent verbal and written command of the English language is essential; German language skills desirable but not essential
• Focused, well organised, team orientated and agile personality
• Collaborative way of working
• Credible and trusted lawyer who is able to build strong relationships at all levels of the business and with all internal and external stakeholders, acting as an objective and impartial adviser

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• IIn house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager - Lauren.Ryan-Grealish@Uniper.Energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Further Information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.