Legal Assistant Milton Keynes, England
BayWa r.e.
Full Time
Milton Keynes, England
25503 - 48829 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Published: 31.08.2023
Legal Assistant
BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,500 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.
BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.
About the role
BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited – a subsidiary of BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH – is responsible for the operations management of wind energy projects and the operation and maintenance of solar PV plants all over UK and Ireland. We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant.
This role can be based in either our Edinburgh or Milton Keynes offices.
BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited offers comprehensive operations and maintenance services to solar energy plants and wind plants across the UK and Ireland. We utilise our international experience as well as the expert knowledge of our local teams to deliver centralised, state-of-the-art data management and monitoring. Our commitment is to deliver our services by setting industry standards and constantly innovating to improve the value we add for our customers.
About the role
BayWa r.e. Operation Services Limited – a subsidiary of BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH – is responsible for the operations management of wind energy projects and the operation and maintenance of solar PV plants all over UK and Ireland. We are currently looking for a Legal Assistant.
This role can be based in either our Edinburgh or Milton Keynes offices.
What You Will Do
- Drafting and review of contracts with customers (wind OM, solar PV O&M, EPC, asset management, ad hoc work and services) and the company’s subcontractors and suppliers;
- Co-ordinating all legal matters and commercial disputes arising under the company’s commercial contracts.
- Assistance with all legal and compliance matters in tender processes;
- Generally ensuring the legal rigour of all contracts, T&Cs;
- Coordinating compliance with BayWa r.e. group on the instruction of the Managing Directors, corporate governance requirements for the company, and delivering the required BayWa r.e. group legal and compliance reporting for the entity.
What You Bring
- Training will be available to the right candidate but experience in a similar role such as paralegal in a law firm or within industry, would be beneficial;
- Experience in commercial law and general commercial contracting;
- Previous experience or knowledge of renewable energy projects preferred but not essential;
- Shows a keen understanding of the company's needs and seeks to tailor advice appropriately.
- Takes responsibility for coordinating on legal aspects of transactions;
- Working knowledge of corporate law;
- Good negotiator and team player.
- Outstanding attention to detail;
- Ability to identify legal matters outside own area of legal expertise and escalate as appropriate;
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to effectively manage a range of competing priorities and meet deadlines.
What We Are Ready To Offer You
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Assurance Cover
- Company Pension Scheme
- Yearly Team Away Days
- Flexible Working Environment
- Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
- Excellent Company Culture
- Mental Health First Aid support
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
- Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Hybrid Working
Is This Role The Right Fit For You?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we cherish the diversity of our people and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect. We aim to create equal opportunities for all applicants and colleagues.
We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Contact
We look forward to your application!
If you have any questions about the job role, please get in contact with a member of our HR Team via [email protected]
At BayWa r.e. we cherish the diversity of our people and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect. We aim to create equal opportunities for all applicants and colleagues.
We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Contact
We look forward to your application!
If you have any questions about the job role, please get in contact with a member of our HR Team via [email protected]
BayWa r.e.
https://www.baywa-re.com
Munich, Germany
Matthias Taft
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Self-employed
Energy & Utilities
2009
