Legal Counsel(s) for our Oslo Office – Renewable Energy

Norfund is looking for one or two commercially driven Legal Counsels to assist our investment teams across all our offices. The new Legal Counsel(s) will primarily undertake legal assignments related to Norfund’s Renewable Energy investments across our climate, development and Ukraine mandates. Relevant experience from renewable energy transactions, international projects and/or M&A in an international context is required. Candidates must be able to provide effective legal support, manage internal and external relationships and appropriately address legal, commercial, and reputational risks arising out of Norfund’s activities.

The position(s) are based in Oslo and will report to Norfund’s General Counsel. Norfund’s Legal Department currently consists of seven people based in Oslo, including General Counsel. 

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely counsel to investment teams and the Norfund management in a variety of legal matters such as investment instruments, international ventures and partnerships, corporate finance etc.
• Collaborate with investment teams to devise efficient transaction strategies and structures, and participate in negotiations 
• Identify, evaluate and address legal, commercial and reputational risks arising out of Norfund’s activities 
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and guidelines 
• Engage with and administer relations with external parties such as external counsel, national and international stakeholders, public authorities
• Draft and review transaction agreements and other relevant legal documents
• Deal with complex matters in challenging jurisdictions 
• Help developing and updating internal guidelines, tools and templates
• Be well informed of relevant market practices and legislations

Requirements

• 5+ years proven experience as a lawyer and/or legal counsel in a business environment, preferably within renewable energy, investments and/or international projects 
• Commercial mindset and a keen ambition to contribute to impact investments
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of law, procedures and market practices
• General understanding of Norfund’s mandates, main stakeholders, and investment universe
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach, ability to work closely with investment teams and independently when required
• Ability to deliver on time and have a proactive approach in assessment of risks and recommendation of mitigants
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity and to be up to date on international best practice standards for business integrity
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse complex situations 
• Outstanding communication skills, fluent in English (main working language). Other languages considered an advantage
• License to practice as a lawyer in Norway or other relevant jurisdiction(s) is considered positive, but not a requirement
• Contribute to a diverse, collaborative and multi-cultural environment through cooperation with colleagues and professionals throughout the organization

Opportunities

• Working closely with the investment professionals provides opportunities to learn and understand the financial aspects of Norfund’s work offering unique access to on-the-job corporate finance learning possibilities.
• High-paced high-performance international environment which will challenge you
• An employer who strives for work-life balance and colleagues who support each other in everyday endeavors
• A rare opportunity to build your experience and advance your career by working with complex international transactions, true impact investing, understand and experience market dynamics in emerging markets and be an important contributor to Norfund’s mandates. 

We know that diversity contributes to better results and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Questions about the position may be directed to Åsta Braathen, phone: (+47) 989 01 025, braathen@hodejegerne.no and Anette Myhre Vincendeau, phone: (+47 975 37 455, anette@hodejegerne.no

Please submit your application, CV, and academic diplomas by January 28th.