Legal Counsel – Litigation (m/f/d)

In Short
In house commercial litigation role working closely with the business and providing legal support to the legal team.

What You Will Do
You will assist the legal team with breach of contract debt claims and support them on non-debt-related litigation matters. This will include:

1. Dealing with defences and any resulting litigation and enforcement.
2. Managing communications between external lawyers and the business as well as correspondence between the business and third parties.
3. The role holder may also be required to carry out any other legal duties within the scope and purpose of this role as requested by their line manager and in line with business needs.

What You Will Bring
We are seeking a qualified lawyer with a minimum of two years’ experience in commercial litigation, particularly within debt recovery. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures related to debt recovery and the expertise needed to manage these cases effectively.

This role requires someone adept at managing their own caseload from start to finish, with the ability to handle all stages of the process independently, including strategizing, preparing legal documentation, client communication, and case advocacy.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team, contributing effectively to team goals while maintaining accountability for individual tasks. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for litigation and debt recovery, we encourage you to apply.

1. Drafting legal documents, including letters before claim, defences and any other related court documents.
2. Instruction of counsel and experts where appropriate.
3. Assessing liability and quantum and preparing reports/advice to the business.
4. Making and responding to offers and negotiating settlement of both liability and quantum as and when necessary, subject to supervision.
5. Strong analytical skills to assess financial situation of debtors and recommend appropriate recovery strategies.
6. Effective communicator with ability to liaise with internal stakeholders and external third parties in a professional manner.

About Us
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

Our Benefits
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution. We offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes:

1. Bonus earning potential.
2. Non-contributory pension.
3. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 2 volunteering days.
4. Buy / sell holidays.
5. Life assurance.
6. Medical and dental insurance.
7. Range of optional flexible benefits.

Based from our offices in London, you can benefit from hybrid working offering the flexibility to spend some of your working week at home. We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.