Commercial Legal Counsel

2 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom SEFE Marketing & Trading Ltd Full time
Commercial Legal Counsel Opportunity

An exciting chance to join our Legal Team as a Commercial Legal Counsel, working closely with both the Legal and Credit Control teams to provide proactive legal support, advice, and assistance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Credit Control team to manage breach of contract debt claims and work with the legal team on non-debt related litigation.
  • Issue claims, handle defences, and oversee resulting litigation and enforcement.
Requirements:

We are seeking a qualified solicitor with experience in commercial litigation, able to manage debt recovery cases and possess a strong understanding of legal procedures related to debt recovery.

The ideal candidate will be able to draft a range of legal documents, including letters before claim, defences, witness statements, winding up petitions, and other related court or insolvency documents.

  • Making and responding to offers and negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary, subject to supervision.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess financial situations of debtors and recommend appropriate recovery strategies.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to adapt your style to achieve commercial aims.
About SEFE:

Securing Energy for Europe is a bold ambition, and we're taking immediate action to secure gas supply while exploring our role in the European energy transformation and contributing to a stable and sustainable future.

As an international energy company, SEFE ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. Our activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage.

Our Benefits:

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience.

In return, we offer a competitive package including a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle, and wellness benefits:

  • non-contributory pension with company contributions of 10%
  • bonus earning potential
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
  • buy and sell holidays
  • life assurance
  • medical and dental insurance (family cover)
  • a wide range of optional flexible benefits

We're committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.



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