Junior Legal Counsel - General Corporate Focus

Company Description

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Group is represented in 17 countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.

MET Group is present in 32 national gas markets and 44 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end-consumer presence in Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain.

MET Group has 1100+ permanent staff. The company is owned 90% by MET employees and 10% by Keppel Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of  Keppel Corporation*.

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of general corporate legal matters and to gain a comprehensive view of group operations from a legal perspective.  The new colleague will work closely with senior lawyers and business teams across multiple jurisdictions, providing legal support for day-to-day corporate matters and group-level projects.

• Provide legal support for corporate housekeeping tasks.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the group with general legal advice.
• Assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of legal documents, such as non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, and internal policies.
• Prepare internal reports and presentations for decision-makers to facilitate informed business decisions.
• Participate in meetings, negotiations, and conference calls with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Assist with the coordination and management of external legal advisors on general corporate matters.
• Support the signing and closing process of documentation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience at an international law firm specialized in business law.  
• Fluency in English, with proven ability to draft and negotiate legal documents in English.
• Experience in the energy sector is an advantage.
• Accuracy, reliability, diligent approach, and a team player mindset.