Job Description

Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy – London Area, UK

£Excellent + Bonus + Career Growth

Are you an ambitious legal professional with a background in commercial construction and renewable energy contracts? Are you thriving to join a world class market leader in green energy? If so, please read on as I need to hear from you!

The Company

A global leader in renewable energy and technology development, this business sets the pace for the rest to follow in being a global net zero technology partner for enterprises, governments, and cities alike with its core mission being to solve the sustainability challenges of humankind. Its world-class technology helps governments and companies across the world accelerate progress toward a net zero future and improve their citizens’ quality of life with the use of technology in Intelligent Renewables, City Infrastructure and Carbon Management. Their proprietary operating system connects and manages more than 110 million smart devices and 360 gigawatts of energy assets globally, while its growing ecosystem of more than 360 customers and partners spans 10 industries. With 12 offices across Europe, they now seek an ambitious individual to join their legal team in the UK.

The Role/Requirements

The position entails supporting the International Legal Team by delivering contracts, advice, and training to manage legal risks within the global wind farm and battery energy storage project delivery business. Furthermore, the candidate will play a role in supporting the strategy to maintain a leading position as a renewable energy developer.

• Draft, review, and manage contracts for wind farm and battery energy storage projects, covering development, construction, and maintenance phases (EPC, TSA, BOP, O&M, LTSA, and procurement contracts).
• Ensure consistent oversight of proposals and contracts, managing their life cycle, setting bidding standards, overseeing negotiations, and handling document processes.
• Support management in corporate governance and risk management, focusing on compliance and risk assessment for project contractors. Provide commercial and contract support to sales and project teams.
• Review and negotiate contracts during tender processes with customers and suppliers, including FIDIC contracts.

The Person:

• Degree In Law.
• Qualified projects/construction lawyer with 2-4 years PQE, gained in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in a legal / commercial / contract management function relating to international renewable energy projects (ideally onshore or offshore wind farm projects.)
• Background in renewable energy contracts and/or construction is essential.
• Experience of working in a large, global organization with different stakeholders, working practices and cultures.
• Strong knowledge of international projects/construction/site construction law in practice, including wind energy contracts in UK or Europe is essential.
• English, Spanish, Chinese and other European Languages are an advantage.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging role with huge career prospects to match your aspirations, please send me your CV today.