Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management

Kanadevia Inova (KVI) is a global leader in the development of waste management solutions and products, operating as part of the Kanadevia Corporation Group. We are a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, excel, and grow professionally in a culture of ownership.

 

Kanadevia Inova have a new opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Asset Management team based in the UK (Farnborough or London offices). In this role, you will provide critical front-end legal support to KVI’s waste management and green energy businesses worldwide, with a specialized focus on our Asset Management energy portfolio, international transactions, and dispute management.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset & Portfolio Support: Partner with regional leadership to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks, with a dedicated focus on the Asset Management business unit.
• Transaction & Agreement Structuring: Structure, negotiate, and draft complex international and domestic agreements with clients, sponsors, financial institutions, and service providers.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Provide solution-oriented counsel on day-to-day legal matters, compliance, internal processes, company incorporations, and company secretarial filings.
• Dispute & Counsel Management: Assist with the engagement of external counsel and manage dispute resolution strategies across various global jurisdictions.
• Knowledge & Training Delivery: Deliver legal and contractual training for KVI personnel while developing and maintaining standardized contract templates and precedents.

Please note: The above list of duties is non-exhaustive, and further responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.

 

• Legal Credentials: Qualified common law lawyer, preferably admitted in England and Wales, with strong academics.
• Professional Experience: 3+ years PQE (flexible guide) acquired at an international law firm or within the in-house legal department of an international project company.
• Transaction Expertise: Demonstrable experience in project finance, managing the legal aspects of M&A transactions, public/private tenders, and construction claims (energy trading is a plus).
• Autonomy & Collaboration: Ability to work autonomously with a problem-solving, creative attitude, backed by the support of an experienced legal team.
• Languages & Travel: Exceptional communication skills in English (German and French proficiency is a plus) with the flexibility to travel on short notice.

• Competitive benefits package, including a company pension with up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance (4x salary) and disability insurance.
• Private medical and dental insurance to support your health and wellbeing.
• 24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• A collaborative, team-oriented working environment within a global Green Tech organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable energy solutions while developing your career with an international industry leader.

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.