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MET Group

Senior Legal Counsel – Western and Eastern European Sales Divisions

Budapest , Hungary
full-time

TLDR

Support diverse legal operations across 15 countries in Western and Eastern Europe, driving compliance, governance, and expansion efforts in the energy sector.

  • Working in close cooperation with and supporting the Legal Director of Western and Eastern European Sales Divisions (“Divisions”) in overseeing legal operations across a diverse landscape of fifteen countries;
  • Supporting corporate governance matters, including review of shareholder resolutions, assistance with year-end closings, appointment of Board members across various jurisdictions, and coordination of internal approvals;
  • Supporting subsidiaries in remaining compliant with applicable energy regulations (such as REMIT) and data protection requirements;
  • Being an active supporter and driver of the expansion of the Divisions’ activity into new countries, including support of company establishment processes, M&A activity as well as post-merger processes and integration;
  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of contracts to support the Divisions in meeting their respective business growth strategies and objectives;
  • Supporting the development, harmonisation and application of MET Group policies across the network of subsidiaries and managing corporate governance issues,
  • Supporting digitalization projects of the Divisions;
  • Managing the relations with a range of external legal partners (including local law firms) and effectively overseeing their services,
  • Work in close cooperation with HR, Credit Risk, Portfolio and Subsidiary Management Teams of the Divisions.
  • Legal degree from a leading law school,
  • LLM (Master of Laws) and / or admitted to the bar in a European jurisdiction,
  • At least 5 years’ experience in an international law firm or company,
  • Proven experience with trade regulations (such as REMIT) and with energy sales, wholesale, and trading contracts, including EFET agreements;
  • Excellent command of English is a must, with French or German considered a plus,
  • High level of initiative, motivation and independence.

 

 

 

 

 MET Group

MET Group is an integrated European energy company that operates across natural gas, power, and renewable energy markets. Serving customers in 21 countries, it focuses on multi-commodity wholesale trading and energy infrastructure, making a strong impact in the transition to greener energy solutions. With extensive experience and a significant presence in various national markets, MET is well-positioned to support the evolving energy landscape.

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