WMC provides innovative resource solutions for the global energy transition, supporting a sustainable, stable and efficient low carbon economy. As an independent intermediary, WMC offers long-term supply, offtake, marketing, financing and portfolio management solutions in nuclear fuel and battery materials to a global client base (including major utilities, industrial players and battery manufacturers), alongside asset development through a subsidiary.
Founded in 2016 to provide supply chain solutions for the nuclear energy industry, WMC expanded into battery materials in 2020. WMC is the world’s largest nuclear fuel intermediary and an active trader in battery materials, and is a trusted partner for global leaders in the energy transition. WMC is a privately-owned company headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
PurposeThis role supports WMC’s continued growth in battery materials (BM) and nuclear fuel (NF) transactions, ensuring that commercial activities are structured, negotiated and executed with legal precision and strategic insight. Your primary focus will be the BM division; supporting our NF and asset development divisions as needed.
About the RoleAs Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting WMC’s growing portfolio of BM transactions, working closely with the BM commercial team to draft, negotiate and advise on complex agreements. This position offers exposure to high-value transactions in a fast-paced, international and innovative environment. You will be part of a nimble, high-performing legal team of currently 4 people, collaborating across commercial, finance and operations teams to ensure legally sound and commercially effective outcomes.
Functions/Key Responsibilities- Transactional Support: Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of agreements, including BM/NF sale and purchase agreements, long-term offtake contracts, joint ventures and financing structures, as well as related term sheets/LOIs, with a primary focus on the BM division.
- Strategic Legal Advice: Provide legal risk assessments and recommend actions to mitigate risks related to commercial transactions, compliance and regulatory matters.
- Legal Operations & Innovation: Support legal function optimization, including automation of processes, maintaining WMC’s legal template library and integrating AI-driven solutions.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders – including commercial, finance and operations teams – as well as external legal advisors to develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Versatile Legal Support: As part of a dynamic, solutions-oriented legal team in a fast-growing company, assist with broader legal matters as needed, such as employment, compliance and corporate governance.
- 6-10 years of experience as a lawyer/in-house counsel, with a strong focus on contract drafting and negotiation.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a top tier law firm.
- Experience in energy, commodities or trading sectors, as well as postgraduate contract drafting qualification are a plus.
- Proven ability to work independently, think critically, problem-solve and partner effectively with commercial teams.
- Ability to stand firm in negotiations with commercial teams while maintaining a collaborative approach.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment while building relationships across teams.
- Willingness to travel; potentially willing to relocate to Switzerland.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for career growth.
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where initiative and innovation are valued.
- An experienced and enthusiastic legal team that collaborates across the business.
- Career development opportunities, including exposure to complex international transactions in fast growing industries.
- Vibrant company culture, with regular social events.
- Office perks, including daily breakfast and lunch, on-site gym/sauna.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
#J-18808-Ljbffr€70000 - €100000 monthly