JOB DETAILS 

Head of Legal - US

SALARY

A competitive remuneration package is available, based on quality and range of experience.

ABOUT ZENOBE

Our goal is to make clean power accessible, to accelerate the shift to zero carbon power and transport.

We’re building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the uptake of more renewable power and accelerating fleet electrification, de-risking the transition to zero-emission transport at scale. We’ve been consistently innovative since we were founded in 2017, achieving major industry firsts and using proprietary software and data analysis to optimise operational performance for our customers. At the end of their life, we repurpose electric vehicle batteries to provide clean power at depots, on construction sites and film sets.

Today we have 730 MW of grid scale battery storage operational and under construction and are the largest owner and operator of EV buses in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 1,000 electric vehicles worldwide. In our first five years we have raised nearly £1.8 billion in funding and have expanded into other markets such as the US. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to establish a legal function in the US, supporting in the continuous growth of projects within both our EV Fleet and Battery Storage divisions.

The role would be reporting to our General Counsel in London and you would be part of an established legal team with experts in a number of specialities.

With a clear mandate from our shareholders to grow the business in the US, the role has huge potential to expand and develop over time.

To date, Zenobe has offices outside of Chicago and in New York and we would be flexible as to where you worked.

A BIT ABOUT THE DAY TO DAY 

• Lead across a broad range of work from a legal stance working closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidently manage general commercial legal related aspects of the business
• Manage company secretarial role, setting up and leading board meetings, company filings and ad hoc queries
• Lead on construction/ commercial and contract related matters
• Ability to upskill and be involved in asset finance/ project finance (if you don’t currently have this experience)
• Negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts such as LOIs, Operation & Maintenance agreements, software agreements and service agreements
• Providing advice to internal and external stakeholders on key issues that may impact the business and operations – e.g. corporate governance, regulatory matters, data issues
• General day to day advice on key risk and legal issues.

Health and Safety

• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Solicitor admitted to practice in with at least 10+ years PQE having trained and qualified at a good national or international law firm
• Strong Generalist experience
• Strong Construction & Commercial experience
• An understanding of project finance/ financing documents would be advantageous
• Ideally someone who possesses inhouse experience
• Experienced contract negotiator with commercial awareness
• Excellent legal drafting skills
• Sound commercial judgment with an ability to prioritise effectively
• An understanding of the energy regulatory environment and experience in the energy sector would be a strong advantage
• Able to establish rapport and build strong trust-based relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a very fast-paced environment with large amounts of responsibility and ownership.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task, meet deadlines and juggle competing demands.
• Attention to detail and able to produce work of consistently high quality.
• A strong team player able to work on own initiative.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and Teams.

For Ilinois / NYC Compensation Description (annually):

Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognise employees for their work and any role at Zenobē, regardless of the location, is eligible for additional discretionary bonuses.

Base salary per annum: USD$150,000 - USD$220,000

OUR BENEFITS

We have an open, honest and trusting culture here at Zenobe. Apart from the unparallel opportunity to be at the forefront of the Net Zero revolution we are proud of the culture we have built. Here is what we can offer when you join the Zenobe community;

• At Zenobe we all work hard and go the extra mile so it’s important to rest and regenerate with 20 days holiday which increases after 5 years’ service
• 401k Scheme – Up to 4% matching
• Excellent opportunities for personal growth and responsibility plus a training budget
• Up to 33% performance related bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance/ Reimbursement Plan
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Zenobe is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership pregnancy /maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs and sexual orientation. Our culture values meritocracy, openness, fairness, and transparency.