Legal Counsel - Commercial / Projects - #1655002

Become a trusted advisor to the leadership team of our Electrolyzer business, within Accelera by Cummins. In this key role you will be part of our in-house legal team based in London, supporting our UK and European growth alongside advising on global initiatives. Working at the forefront of low-carbon technologies you will take on a diverse role covering a broad range of transactions (including EPC contracts), alongside broader commercial and compliance work.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Providing comprehensive legal support for the electrolyzer business globally.
• Advising on a range of legal responsibilities, focusing on Europe but also collaborating with in-house counsel in other regions.
• Negotiating commercial contracts (including tenders, feed studies and EPC contracts) with customers.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to mid- to high-level management, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify improvements and provide practical legal advice.
• Assisting in developing legal strategies that align with business objectives and goals of the organization.
• Identifying, mitigating, and managing legal risks, ensuring compliance and protecting the company's interests.
• Providing support and leadership in legal department projects.

This is a hybrid role, currently requiring a minimum of two days at our Paddington office, along with occasional travel to Europe and Northern America.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Experience advising on engineering contracts and/or infrastructure / energy projects, either in-house or in private practice.
• A qualified lawyer with a minimum of a 2:1 degree or equivalent (registered with relevant Law Society/legal regulatory body).
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating complex project agreements, including EPC contracts.
• The ability to consider commercial, strategic and innovation perspectives to make effective legal decisions and provide guidance.
• Excellent relationships building skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across various disciplines and cultures.
• An enjoyment of working across a range of legal issues, managing risks, with strong personal and professional integrity and business ethics.
• Strong English language essential and German or Spanish language skills and/or experience of working across multiple European jurisdictions would also be an advantage.

You will be rewarded with:

• Depending on experience: £105k - £120k
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Annual bonus plan - target 20% (based upon company performance).
• Private medical insurance.
• Health cash plan - support towards medical, optical and dental costs.
• Health screening
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Employee discount scheme - covering 100's of retailers
• Family friendly policies.