Legal Counsel, Statkraft

Company Description

The Statkraft Group (“Statkraft”) is the Norwegian State’s renewable energy company. Statkraft is Europe’s largest renewable energy generator. Statkraft US LLC is Statkraft’s US based dynamic commodity trading operation transacting in OTC and derivative markets across the breadth of US energy products. Together, we will drive the world’s transition to a low-carbon future by building markets and strategic partnerships.

Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your legal career in the renewables industry? Statkraft is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our team as the second in command, working closely with the Head of Legal - USA.

As Legal Counsel, you will provide comprehensive legal support to our US commercial team, including Portfolio Management, Origination, and Trading. You will also collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Risk, Compliance, Credit, and Treasury.

In this role, you will offer expert legal advice on a wide range of issues, including commercial contracts, collateral agreements, corporate policies, and regulatory compliance. In the process of negotiating agreements, you will analyze, discuss and manage various risk exposures on active matters and will liaise with internal stakeholders to solicit and properly incorporate feedback.

We are seeking someone who will be a trusted advisor, demonstrating expertise, creativity, diligence, and responsiveness in all legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications* Education: Juris Doctor (JD) Admission to the bar in California or the ability to qualify to practice law in California.

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities, and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. A safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Additional Information

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Anticipated salary range: $150,000 - $185,000 per year, with consideration for experience.

Application Deadline: 2025-05-30. We apply continuous selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible via the link. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contacts at Statkraft:

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. Therefore, we actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or disability.