Legal Counsel - Puteaux, France - CGN Europe Energy Swedish Holding AB

Description

Created in 2014 in Paris, CGN Europe Energy (CGNEE) is an independent power producer and subsidiary of the Chinese State company CGN Group, specialized in low carbon energy (nuclear energy and renewable energy).

With over 2.4 GW capacity (Wind and Solar), CGNEE quickly became the renewable energy company with the most rapid growth in Europe and is continuously seeking expand its team.

Our goal in the long term is to become a leading player in the renewable energy sector in Europe and Africa.

In this prospect, we are seeking a Legal Counsel in Corporate law & governance, and Compliance for our legal team.

In this role, you will contribute to the smooth running of the group's governance, ensure compliance with company laws and regulations and play an active part in the group's projects by providing a quality service and formulating relevant advice.

Role Title:
Legal Counsel - Corporate and Compliance

Location:
La Défense, France


Type of contract:
Permanent position

Description of the role:

As a Legal Counsel, you will work conjointly with the Head of the Legal Department as well as with senior lawyers of the Legal Department and will be dealing with a great variety of legal issues, including but not limited to corporate law and governance and Compliance matters.

You will also be involved to a certain extent in other areas of law relevant to the activities of the CGNEE Group.

You will be tasked to:

You will provide legal advice and manage files relating to company law, corporate law, compliance law and to the governance aspects of the holding company and its subsidiaries


Corporate & governance

• Advise and assist various internal stakeholders and/or departments in development and maintenance of corporate documents, filings, registries and general corporate governance.
• Provide legal advice on and ensure corporate housekeeping for the holding company: organization of general meetings, coordination of articles of association, drafting or review of annual reports, minutes, internal governance, delegations of powers, etc.
• Management of KYC process, legalization of documents, and verification of documentary requirements.

Compliance

• Coordinate the research and implementation of the company's legal compliance management requirements / strategies.
• Responsible for the implementation of legal compliance risks in the company's projects, and guide, supervise and inspect the legal compliance operation of all organizations.
• Implement and manage the Ethic & Compliance plan, including but not limited to antiBribery & Corruption (Sapin 2, Devoir de vigilance, FCP, whistleblowing, UK regulations, etc); and Environmental, social, and governance.
• Draft and update related policies and contract templates.
• Regularly audit and assess company operations, procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks, or lack of compliance.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Proactively monitor developments in related legal matters (regulatory watch) and suggest/ draw up procedures to comply with them, when necessary.
• Create and lead training sessions

Who we are looking for?

• Master degree (+5) in Private law, Ethics and Compliance law, Corporate law.
• At least 3 years of experience in a compliance and corporate role in an international environment (group of companies, law firm or audit firm)
• Knowledge of international regulations related to the scope (_Sapin 2_, ABC Act, Anti-Money Laundering etc. )
• Gravitas to work in close collaboration with senior management on evolving strategic and sensitive international issues in a highpressure, timecritical environment
• High level of understanding of company laws.
• Organizational skills and detail oriented

General insights on the renewable energy sector and its legal framework would be an advantage


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Status:
Cadre


Salary:
Up to 55,000.00€ per year


Education:

• Master's (preferred)

Experience:

• Compliance and

Corporate Law: 3 years (preferred)


Language:

• French (required)
• English (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application Deadline: 07/09/2023

Expected Start Date: 01/11/2023