Empower Change: Head of Legal wanted for Nordic Energy Revolution!

Recharge is a pioneer in the electric car industry, and has operated a publicly available charging network for electric cars since 2011. Today, Recharge is a leading operator for chargingstations in the Nordic region and operates more than 4,000 charging stations inNorway, Finland, Sweden & Denmark. Recharge supports the transition to an electric carfleet by offering simple and user-friendly charging services in attractivelocations. Recharge is headquartered in Moss, and is owned by Infracapital,which is part of M&G Plc. M&G Plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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Søknadsfrist: 05.februar

Arbeidssted:  Norway (Moss) or Sweden (Stockholm)

Jobbtype: Fast

Type stilling: Head of Legal

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Based: Norway (Moss) or Sweden (Stockholm)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic legal professional to step into the role of Head of Legal for our Nordic operations within electrical charging services. Operating in the dynamic markets of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, this position plays a crucial role in ensuring our legal and compliance strategies align seamlessly with the regulatory frameworks and industry standards inherent to the electrical charging sector. You will lead our legal initiatives, providing legal guidance on matters specific to electrical charging operations and fostering a culture of legal excellence within our organization. If you are a forward-thinking legal professional, we invite you to contribute to our commitment to legal excellence and ethical business practices in this rapidly evolving sector. Join us in driving innovation and sustainability in the Nordic electrical infrastructure landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to senior management on a wide range of legal issues.
• Develop and implement legal strategies supporting the organization’s business objectives.
• Establish and maintain a compliance program, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization and recommend necessary adjustments to policies and procedures.
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of contracts, ensuring they align with the organization’s interests and comply with applicable laws.
• Develop and maintain contract management processes to streamline operations.
• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks, providing proactive solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Develop and implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
• Educate and train employees on legal and compliance matters.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in legal and regulatory matters.
• Procure and manage external expertise from Nordic legal service providers when necessary.

Qualifications and skills

• Master of Laws degree. The degree should preferably be obtained from a jurisdiction within Norway, Sweden, Finland or Denmark.
• Minimum 5 years’ of relevant experience from a law firm or from working in an in-house legal role (if you have experience from negotiating and drafting commercial contracts it would be an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations and industry best practices.
• Self-motivated with a high sense of professional ethics and integrity.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English, both oral and written. Proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaborate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What can Recharge offer?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid setting where a 60 % office-presence is required.
• Modern and central offices in either Moss or Stockholm
• Values-driven corporate culture in an international work environment.
• Great opportunities to contribute to the development of our organization.
• Entrepreneurial role in a new and growing industry.

Interested?

Embark on a transformative journey with us, where your legal expertise will shape the future of sustainable energy in the Nordic region. Join our dynamic team and contribute to pioneering solutions in the rapidly evolving field of electrical charging services.

Place of work: at our HQ in Moss or central Stockholm, depending on the ideal candidate. Some travelling will be required, primarily within the Nordic region. This role reports to the CFO.

Application deadline: Position open until filled.

Questions about the position can be directed to: Morten Myrmel, Chief Financial Officer morten.myrmel@rechargeinfra.com or through our recruitment system Cvideo.

 We do background checks on relevant candidate via our partner Semac AS.