Legal Counsel R&ES

Where you fit in

The purpose of this role is to provide legal support to Renewables and Energy Solutions (R&ES), covering in particular Energy Marketing Solutions (sector decarbonization and B2B and B2C integrated offers), but also might support Renewable Generation (offshore and onshore wind and solar), Emerging Energy Solutions (Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, and Shell Ventures), and Integrated Power (Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia).

The role is to provide legal advice, support, and related services to R&ES in a proactive, timely, cost-effective, and professional manner with a view to furthering business objectives in support of the Shell Group Strategy, adding value and protecting shareholder interests.

The R&ES legal team seeks to ensure that legal risks are identified, appropriate alternative structures and strategies are considered, and documents are appropriately drafted to reflect commercial decisions, at all times consistent with professional standards, legal obligations, the Shell General Business Principles and the Shell Control Framework.

The R&ES legal team is responsible for the provision of legal services in relation to tenders, behind the meter power purchase arrangements, Battery storage projects, various commercial arrangements in relation with customer decarbonization, renewable power, M&A transactions, and other development projects, project financing and corporate deal structures – all with the intent of embracing Shell’s role in the Energy Transition and the low carbon business. R&ES is a developing, growth business and requires the ability to thrive in a sometimes-uncertain environment with focus on a learner mindset.

What’s the role?

• Act as lead lawyer or provide support for R&ES Projects with a focus on customer facing arrangements including behind the meter power purchase and battery arrangements and other decarbonization solutions.

• Ensure that legal considerations, including mitigation of legal risks identified, are considered in operations, planning activities, contracting, new business/project development, including relations with relevant third parties.

• Ensure optimal use of internal and external legal resources to ensure provision of professional, timely, cost effective and commercial legal advice and support, balancing both risk and value.

• Monitor relevant legal developments and communicate these to the business and functional Directorates.

• Work with commercial colleagues to develop the legal and commercial structure of the existing business activities and any new business opportunities that arise.

• Engage and collaborate with Shell lawyers globally across the function.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple business and organizational lines.

• Create a positive, proactive culture encouraging high performance and collaboration with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Maximize benefits and minimize risks that could represent any kind of loss to shareholders, while delivering the business objectives.

• Propose strategies and provide legal support that enable safe, efficient, and agile decisions in order to secure competitive advantages.

• Ensure that legal risks are identified, appropriate alternative structures and strategies are considered, and documents are appropriately drafted to reflect commercial decisions, always consistent with professional standards, legal obligations, the Shell General Business Principles, and the Shell Control Framework.

• Accountable for protecting Shell’s rights and reputation in all commercial and contractual arrangements.

• Provide advice in connection with, or otherwise participate in, key engagements with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.

• Protect Shell's interests and enhance Shell's reputation and brand by providing sound legal advice, assisting with negotiations, and drafting legal agreements.

• Provide support to energy transition matters and related innovative projects.

What we need from you

• Law degree and professional legal qualification.

• Understanding of renewable energy value chain including grid connection, offtake, and storage arrangements.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating behind the meter PPAs and battery arrangements would be advantageous.

• Strong legal and strategic judgment, coupled with strong business partnering, integrator and stakeholder management skills.

• Taking a leading role and modeling behaviours in order to build and maintain a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

• Strong grasp of legal issues demonstrated learner mindset, and capability to expand knowledge in relevant areas of law.

• Ability to work inclusively with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse external backgrounds, including senior government officials, senior lawyers/business representatives.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and sustain relationships and trust with business and functions at all levels and in a range of cultures.

• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, risk assessment ability and ability to balance competing interests of businesses at varied stages of their evolution.

• Ability to clearly explain legal risks, develop sound mitigation strategies and find acceptable commercial solutions.

Company Description

Shell is an international energy company that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. It is one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries.

Shell has a global target to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050. This means that Shell aims to be net zero on all emissions generated by its operations and the energy needed to power them. The company is working with customers, business, and governments to address emissions across different sectors.

In March 2022, Shell UK announced an ambition to invest between £20 to £25 billion in the UK energy system over the next decade, more than 75% of which is intended for low and zero-carbon products and services including offshore wind, hydrogen, and electric mobility. These investments, which are subject to board approval, aim to propel the UK closer to net zero whilst intending to stimulate economic growth and jobs.

Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are one of the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas, and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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