Job description
As a member of our Legal Operations team, you will work closely with 15 highly qualified colleagues. You will become part of an agile and collaborative team, supporting the business through direct interaction with some of the most skilled and specialized professionals within the green energy sector, some of the world's largest institutional investors and global top-tier advisors.
Role
Your main responsibility will be to provide legal support to CIP, the CIP funds and projects, as well as CIP platforms, across a defined set of responsibilities. You will be expected to work independently and handle these responsibilities, with the necessary support from the rest of the team.
Responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to:
- Establishment, maintenance, restructuring and wind-up of legal entities globally, including liaising with local legal advisors.
- Assistance and advice relating to general corporate housekeeping across CIP, its funds and platforms.
- Review and negotiation of agreements with service providers, including Luxembourg-based service providers to the CIP funds.
- Legal support in connection with annual audit procedures.
- General corporate legal advice, including the preparation, review and negotiation of legal documents such as NDAs and powers of attorney.
- Other ad hoc tasks.
You will gain deep commercial insight into one of the world's leading investment fund managers within greenfield energy infrastructure and become an integral part of CIP's continued growth journey.
You
We expect you to have a solid understanding of corporate law, supported by a relevant master's degree (e.g. Master of Laws or MSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law), preferably combined with relevant professional experience from a law firm, private equity firm, service provider or an in-house corporate legal function in an international organization.
We look for the following in a candidate:
- Well-developed process management skills and attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal and collaborative skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and thrive in a demanding, high-performance environment.
- A solution-oriented approach combined with solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing.
The process
Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.
As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.
Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.
CIP Fund Solutions' commitment to diversity and inclusion
CIP Fund Solutions is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard.
A diverse workforce allows CIP Fund Solutions to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, or ethnicity.
About this role
About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Company Overview
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners K/S
HeadquartersCopenhagen, Denmark
Founded2012
SizeApproximately 530 employees (2024) and estimated annual revenue of €188 million in 2023 (source: cip.com).
What They Do
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is a private Danish investment firm specializing in green investments in renewable energy. As the world's largest dedicated fund manager in this sector, CIP has raised €32 billion across eleven funds and has a project pipeline of 120 GW. Their core business focuses on managing funds for green investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, biomass, waste-to-energy, transmission and distribution infrastructure, as well as energy storage. CIP holds a global leadership position in offshore wind and offers a wide range of services, including fund management, project development, and financial advisory (source: wikipedia.org).
Projects & Achievements
CIP has an impressive track record with eleven funds, including Copenhagen Infrastructure I, II, III, IV, and V, which have attracted significant investments from institutional investors such as PensionDanmark. Notable projects include offshore wind farms that provide power to millions of households, as well as successful auctions in Estonia for Liivi 1 and Liivi 2 in 2023. Their ongoing projects cover a 120 GW pipeline globally, highlighting their ability to deliver large-scale energy solutions (source: wikipedia.org).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, CIP has completed CI V with a target capital of €12 billion and launched specialized funds such as Advanced Bioenergy and Green Credit. In 2023, they reported a profit of DKK 376 million, an increase from DKK 210 million in 2022. Their focus on renewable energy has also been emphasized in a 2024 white paper presenting 15 policy proposals for Europe's energy system in 2050 (source: cip.com). Their employee count has risen to 532 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 22% from the previous year (source: cip.com).
Working There
CIP offers a range of roles across three main areas: Investment & Fund Management, Investor Relations & Business Development, and Fund Administration. Their culture promotes clear roles, accountability, and employee empowerment, creating an environment with minimal bureaucracy. Employees receive competitive salaries, and there is a focus on ESG initiatives that contribute to society (source: cip.com).
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