Legal Counsel (Energy)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Energy): Providing high-quality legal advice and managing litigation within a complex and regulated energy environment with an accent on debt recovery and breach of contract litigation. Focus on managing insolvency proceedings, drafting court documents, and negotiating commercial settlements to support strategic business objectives.

Location: Hybrid (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Company

hirify.global is an international energy company owned by the Federal Government of Germany, delivering energy solutions across the entire value chain from trading and origination to sales and transport.

What you will do

• Manage litigation matters, including issuing claims, handling defenses, and enforcement.
• Handle insolvency proceedings, creditor services, and related insolvency matters.
• Draft legal documents such as witness statements, settlement agreements, and winding-up petitions.
• Assess liability and quantum, preparing reports and negotiating settlements with opposing counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts relating to the sales business.
• Coordinate external legal counsel and ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with at least two years’ post-qualification experience in practice.
• Strong expertise in civil procedure rules, debt recovery, and breach of contract litigation.
• Proven experience in contract law and drafting commercial contracts.
• Analytical skills to assess debtor financial situations and recommend recovery strategies.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Must be based in or be able to work from the Manchester office.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and bonus earning potential.
• Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with family cover.
• Flexible hybrid working model and various optional flexible benefits.