RESOLVA is assisting Nature Energy with the recruitment of an experienced lawyer to join a strong legal team in an exciting and growing company within renewables.
Nature Energy is looking for an ambitious and talented legal profile with a proven track record within construction and EPC related contracts to take on the role as Legal Director, Construction, in the legal team. You will need to have at least 6-7 years post-graduation experience working with EPC projects and various types of EPC related contracts, such as contracts with (sub-)contractors and consultants within construction and engineering.
You will play a key role in Nature Energy’s EPC projects and support the project teams with drafting and negotiating EPC related contracts, advising various stakeholders in the organisation about all aspects of EPC related contracts, and handling claims and disputes arising in the design or construction phase. The role requires strong legal and negotiation skills as well as competencies within project management. You will be the legal team’s head and expert within EPC related contracts, working independently with limited oversight and with responsibility for developing and implementing new templates and standards for Nature Energy’s EPC related contracts throughout their international markets.
In carrying out this role, you will be allocated leadership of/access to a team of 1-2 dedicated colleagues and will be working in close cooperation with Nature Energy’s design & development, construction and project support team members as well as external legal counsels in non-Danish jurisdictions.
Nature Energy is looking for a person with a strong drive and a commercial mindset who can drive independent and business-focused development and support to the organisation.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
In the role as Legal Director, Construction, your main tasks will be the following:
- Taking lead on and being responsible for all legal aspects of Nature Energy’s EPC-related activities, such as:
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- Developing and designing Nature Energy’s contractual framework for EPC related contracts, including templates and setups with (sub-)contractors and consultants within construction and engineering activities in Nature Energy’s international markets.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC contracts and other contracts relevant to the design and construction phase.
- Handling pre-claims and claim activities and potentially disputes related to all EPC related activities.
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- Working closely with and advising other stakeholders in Nature Energy, especially colleagues within the Engineering, Construction, Procurement and Project Support departments, as well as project managers on Nature Energy’s EPC projects.
- Instructing and working together with external legal advisors in larger EPC projects and in relation to claims and litigation.
- Generally, providing commercially oriented legal advice to Nature Energy’s organisation, locally and internationally, regarding EPC projects.
REPORTING AND TITLE:
Reporting: Group General Counsel Lisa Bo Larsen
Title: Legal Director, Construction
IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES:
Education: You are a qualified Danish lawyer (cand.jur.).
Work Experience: You have at least 6-7 years post-graduation experience from working with EPC projects and related contracts as a lawyer in a law firm and/or as inhouse counsel in a larger organisation.
Energy industry: Ideally, your practical experience includes working with EPC projects in the energy industry (e.g. bio, solar or wind).
Stakeholder management: You have the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels in an organisation.
Language skills: You are fluent in English (both written and spoken).
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
Pro-active: You are proactive with a natural inclination to take initiative and ownership of tasks and to drive a process.
Result-oriented: You are focused on delivering the best possible legal and commercial result, being mindful of the given constraints and deadlines.
Communication: You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and you are able to distill complex legal issues into clear language.
Fast-pace: You have the capability of and thrives working in a high-growth, fast-paced international environment.
Responsible: You take responsibility and are capable of setting priorities and juggling multiple demands, while maintaining the overview and structure and adhering to deadlines.
Collaboration: You have a team-oriented and collaborative mind-set and a strong sense of collaborative efforts and pulling as a team. Your professional approach is informal.
NATURE ENERGY´S VALUE PROPOSITION:
You will be a part of a fast growing and successful biogas company, which is acknowledged for its influence on the environment by improving sustainable utilisation of organic waste.
Nature Energy offers you the opportunity to become part of a dynamic and intense work environment and to join a strong legal team of skilled and collaborative colleagues.
You will be offered excellent personal and professional development opportunities and a competitive compensation package with various benefits.
Nature Energy has a strong pioneering spirit and a legacy of giving back to the communities in which the people live and work. Nature Energy treasures differences and believes that the best results are derived from bringing together people from diverse backgrounds. Creating a green future demands people of varied backgrounds, perspectives, and capabilities. Nature Energy is committed to creating a workplace where their people thrive, learn from one another and are inspired to be a part of the green transition and the Biogas 3.0 movement.
APPLICATION & CONTACT:
If you recognise the profile we are looking for in yourself and find this opportunity attractive please apply here and include a resume and other relevant documentation.
We will be conducting interviews as applications are received, so please send your application as soon as possible. To hear more about the position, contact Christina Balling Schmidt from RESOLVA, who is assisting Nature Energy with the recruitment process, on tel: 30103918.
ABOUT NATURE ENERGY:
Headquartered in Denmark, Nature Energy is the European market leader in the development, design, construction, and operation of large, industrialized biogas plants pioneering a sustainable future by turning waste into value. Nature Energy is experiencing a great interest and demand for climate-friendly biogas, and the company has over the years transformed itself from a traditional natural gas supplier and distribution company to a leader in green transition. Until now, Nature Energy has invested more than EUR 400M in biogas plants and today owns and operates 14 biogas plants located throughout Europe. It has a growing pipeline of new projects in Europe and North America. Beside from building and operating biogas plants, Nature Energy is also investing intensively in research with the aim of constantly optimising the production of biomethane.
The vision of Nature Energy is to become the most successful and respected biogas company in the world – acknowledged for its positive impact on the environment. The mission is to lead innovation as well as efficient and safe operation to improve sustainable utilisation of organic waste. Apart from expanding the pipeline of biogas plants globally, Nature Energy will also enter other parts of the biogas value chain, including developing new products and investing in e-fuels, such as Power-to-X. Today, Nature Energy employs more than 450 dedicated employees across offices in Europe and North America. To learn more about Nature Energy visit Nature Energy (nature-energy.com).
The legal team at Nature Energy currently consists of 6 professionals and is in the process of teaming up due to the growth in Nature Energy’s activities and the associated increased demand for legal support throughout the organisation. The team is presently based in Odense (HQ), Støvring and Minnesota, USA, and is headed by Group General Counsel, Lisa Bo Larsen, who bears the overall responsibility for the global legal and compliance affairs of Nature Energy. The legal team plays a vital role in Nature Energy’s organisation. Being involved in all legal workstreams across Nature Energy’s activities, the legal team contributes with legal support in all phases of the biogas plant projects (development, construction, operation and maintenance) and assists within a broad range of legal areas. In undertaking such tasks, the legal team interacts with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in the various jurisdictions where Nature Energy operates.
By joining the legal team of Nature Energy, you will become part of a team of experienced and talented legal professionals who are dedicated to delivering high-quality and business-oriented legal advice.