This is a unique opportunity to join the London office of DTEK. As one of the largest integrated energy companies in the CEE region, DTEK operates across a wide range of energy sectors, including electricity, gas, and renewable energy. The Legal Counsel in Corporate Finance will play a critical role in supporting our continued growth and development by providing legal support on various financial transactions and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a full spectrum of domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including general corporate lending (bilateral and syndicated), project financing, and capital market transactions.
• Provide legal advice on transaction structuring, deal documentation, regulatory matters, and investor relations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various financial contracts, including loan agreements, bond documentation, security documents, and intragroup financing agreements.
• Coordinate pre- and post-closing legal processes.
• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop associated risk mitigation measures.
• Assist with ongoing credit portfolio management, including liability management exercises, restructurings, refinancing arrangements, amendments, and waivers.
• Prepare and review internal materials (supervisory board presentations, memorandums, strategies, and legal analytical documents) related to corporate finance matters.
• Provide methodological support to business units in developing policies and processes to ensure compliance with credit portfolio documentation.
• Work closely with business teams and liaise with external legal counsels in various jurisdictions.
• Analyze applicable regulations and guidelines in the EU and the UK, advising on regulatory aspects and monitoring developments in the legal framework.
• Offer legal guidance to align financial and strategic goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in finance transactional work within an international business, financial institution, or law firm.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of debt financing instruments and commercial issues involved in finance transactions.
• UK qualification is preferable.
• Proficient research, analytical, and writing skills with the ability to provide clear legal guidance to stakeholders at different levels.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English; Ukrainian/Russian language skills are preferable.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and transparent terms of cooperation.
• Opportunity to work on interesting and challenging tasks that promote professional growth.
• Development support: access to DTEK Academy training programmes and other educational initiatives.
• Modern office in the heart of London.
• A flexible work format that combines office and remote working.

Join us and be part of a dynamic and evolving energy company at the forefront of the industry. Apply now to make an impact on DTEK's corporate finance initiatives!