Job Description

Job title:

HEAD OF LEGAL

Location:

London, UK

Job reference #:

31897

Contract type:

Permanent

Language requirements:

Fluent level of English


At

Eni

, we are looking for a

Head of Legal

within

Liverpool Bay CCS

in

London

,

UK.

You will be responsible for the management and provision of legal services to Liverpool Bay CCS Limited (LBCCS). This includes oversight of a broad range of matters, particularly relating to the development of the Liverpool Bay CCS project (the Project) and ensuring the compliant operation of LBCCS as a regulated entity within the CCS business model (Regulated Entity Status).

About Liverpool Bay CCS Limited

Liverpool Bay CCS Limited, a member of the Eni S.p.A. group, is the owner and operator of the Liverpool Bay Carbon Dioxide (CO?) Transportation and Storage (T&S) infrastructure. This project is a key component of the HyNet North West Industrial Cluster, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the North West of England and North Wales. Liverpool Bay CCS Ltd works with hard-to-abate industries in the North West of England and North Wales, to transport captured CO? from various plants to safe and permanent storage beneath Liverpool Bay. The company is repurposing some of its existing infrastructure, including depleted reservoirs that have held natural gas for millions of years, to support economic growth in the region and help the UK achieve its Net Zero objectives. By joining Liverpool Bay CCS Ltd, employees become part of a pioneering effort in carbon capture and storage, contributing to a sustainable future while benefiting from a dynamic and innovative work environment.

Main responsibilities

:


Lead legal strategy and risk management aligned with LBCCS's business objectives. Provide proactive, commercially focused legal support across LBCCS operations, Regulated Entity Status and the Project, including: + Regulatory compliance, structuring, financing, real estate, consenting regulators and project build (engineering, contracting etc), partners and emitters.
+ Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key agreements (e.g. commercial / collaboration / JV / memoranda of understanding / real estate / engineering / investment & divestment / security / intra-group service / confidentiality / transfer), in collaboration with external advisors or the wider Eni group as required.
+ Monitoring and advising on legislative changes impacting LBCCS.
+ Providing business side legal support to all M&A or financing activities, including due diligence, pre-emption analysis, drafting & negotiating purchase agreements, regulatory approvals as well as general transaction management.
+ Managing all matters regarding disputes (litigation, arbitration, mediation) related to LBCCS, managing external counsel as required.
+ Managing external law firms to ensure an appropriate and effective legal resourcing model for LBCCS, allocating specific legal work as required either through the appropriate "beauty parade" or "sole source" process.
+ Drafting, negotiating and amending service agreements with Eni group affiliates and coordinating board approvals.
Liaise internally and externally with stakeholders including: government/regulators; trading counterparties; industry groups; legal advisors; and contractors. Participate in LBCCS management team meetings and strategic reviews. As permitted by LBCCS's Regulated Entity Status, regular reporting within the Eni group Legal Professional Family on all matters related to legal issues, threatened or actual litigations, possible acquisitions or divesture operations. Report and collaborate with Eni group Legal Professional Family, as permitted. Ensure compliance with internal policies (e.g. Anti-Corruption, Code of Ethics, Law 231, SOX, HS&E). Develop and manage legal documentation systems and knowledge resources. Advise on segregation of LBCCS activities from Eni group affiliates. Uphold LBCCS's Health, Safety & Environment standards and ethical compliance.

Skills and experience required

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Degree in Law (with strong academic credentials). Qualified as a solicitor or barrister with extensive post-qualification experience. Strong knowledge and experience in the UK CCS industry and related projects (i.e. understanding of the transition from oil & gas to a low-carbon economy). Strong legal expertise, particularly with regards to CCS, commercial law, regulatory matters, and familiarity with UK real estate and planning law. Prior experience providing legal support for M&A and financing transactions. Proven ability to provide strategic legal leadership. Proven ability to manage internal and external legal risks and resources. Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with sound judgment and professionalism. Commercially astute, motivated, and proactive, flexible to meet evolving business needs. Fluent level of English.

How to apply

:


Applications are only accepted through our online application system. Please upload your CV in

English

.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual , continuous training , and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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