Low Carbon is a renewable energy investment and asset management company established in 2011. Its work spans the development and operation of solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects, with a focus on expanding clean power capacity and supporting the transition to 100% renewable energy. The company has set an ambition to create 20GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030 and is a certified B Corporation recognized for its environmental impact.
Corporate Legal Counsel, M&A and Governance (London Hybrid)
Advise Low Carbon on corporate transactions, governance, financing and legal technology across renewable energy investments. Support M&A, investment approvals and transactions involving solar, wind and battery storage projects.
Description
- Advise on corporate transactions, company secretarial responsibilities and corporate governance.
- Structure, review, negotiate, execute and manage M&A, joint venture, financing, shareholder and commercial agreements.
- Support the Investment Committee Secretary with investment committee and approval processes.
- Assist with legal due diligence and oversee external legal advisers and related fees.
- Coordinate with local counsel on transactions in Germany and Poland.
- Manage statutory registers, filings and other company secretarial matters.
- Prepare board and shareholder minutes and resolutions.
- Implement corporate actions and reorganisations, including dividends, share allotments, buybacks, Articles amendments and changes to board composition.
- Manage the incorporation of UK and non-UK group companies.
- Oversee third-party company secretarial providers for group companies outside the UK.
- Coordinate KYC requests, including document certification and notarisation.
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance to HR, finance, procurement and operations.
- Support disputes, internal governance, policies and legal and regulatory developments.
- Advance team processes through legal technology and AI for drafting, due diligence, KYC, governance and knowledge management.
- Partner directly with teams across the business, particularly investment teams and deal leads.
Requirements
- Qualified in England and Wales, or another common law jurisdiction with experience in English law.
- Approximately 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience; candidates with other relevant experience levels may be considered.
- Corporate or M&A experience gained at a law firm, including through practice or training contract seats.
- Genuine interest in corporate transactions and the ambition to assume increasing responsibility for deals.
- Self-directed and proactive when managing broader in-house matters, including governance, employment, disputes and commercial advice.
- Strong commercial judgment and business awareness.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage a substantial volume of matters.
- Proactive in improving processes and working methods, with a genuine interest in legal technology and AI.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
- Experience implementing legal technology or AI tools is advantageous but not required.
- Renewable energy or infrastructure experience is advantageous but not required.
- In-house legal experience is advantageous but not required.
- Cross-border transaction experience is advantageous but not required.
- German or Polish language skills are advantageous but not required.
- Company secretarial or corporate governance experience is advantageous but not required.
Benefits
- 26 days of annual leave plus your birthday, with the option to purchase five additional days.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Bupa health check and private healthcare for you and your family, with medical history disregarded.
- Contributory pension.
- Cycle scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Pluxee commercial discounts and perks.
- Three additional volunteering days to support causes of your choice.