DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – Remote / Hybrid
Location: Remote / Hybrid
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading renewable and alternative energy company supporting a large scale, green energy project. The role requires a strong understanding of the DCO application process and can be performed remotely with visits to our client head office in London.
The role is deemed as being outside IR35.
Role & Responsibilities
Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including as follows:
Development Consent Order (DCO)
* Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including.
* Independently lead legal strategy and execution for DCO application of the Project under the Planning Act 2008, with limited oversight from Senior Legal Counsel.
* Review and negotiate DCO documentation including protective provisions.
* Advise on all aspects of the DCO statutory consultation, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
* Participate in representing the organisation in hearings and examinations before the Planning Inspectorate.
* Liaise with internal project teams, external counsel, and government bodies to ensure timely and compliant DCO submissions.
* Lead development of responses to examination questions in the DCO
Real Estate
* Manage legal aspects of land acquisition, including compulsory purchase, option agreements, leases, and easements.
* Conduct due diligence on property titles, access rights, and land ownership.
* Negotiate and draft property-related contracts and support land assembly strategies.
* Advise on land registration, property disputes, and rights of way.
* Collaborate with surveyors, planners, and external legal advisors to facilitate smooth land transactions.
Other
* Whilst the focus will be on DCO and real estate the selected candidate may be required to work on other areas of work for an in-house legal team such as review of NDAs, commercial terms and conditions, and miscellaneous legal matters.
Key Skills & Knowledge
* Must have strong understanding of the DCO application and approval process.
* Previous experience working in the energy sector would be highly advantageous.
Additional Information
The role is considered to be outside IR35