Job Title: Legal Counsel (Renewable Energy Project)
Contract Type: Full-time Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join a major renewable energy infrastructure project on a full-time contract basis. This role will lead all legal work associated with the development of a large-scale offshore wind project and support the wider commercial objectives of the project team.
The successful candidate will form part of the project's commercial team, reporting to the Commercial Director, and will play a key role in providing robust legal and contractual advice across all phases of the project lifecycle. The role will involve coordinating external legal advisors, managing legal risk, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
This is a hybrid position requiring approximately two days per week in a London-based project office, with the remainder working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all legal aspects of a major offshore wind project
Provide strategic legal and contractual advice across all stages of project development, including development, consenting, financing, construction, and operations
Coordinate and manage retained external legal counsel to ensure effective and efficient legal support
Support the commercial team by providing practical, commercially focused legal advice
Advise on and support the negotiation and drafting of key project agreements, including:
Survey and development agreements
Consenting and regulatory matters
Grid connection agreements
Agreements for Lease
EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts
O&M (Operations and Maintenance) contracts
Procurement and supplier agreements
Provide legal support in relation to joint ventures, shareholders, and key project stakeholders
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks
Support broader business legal and regulatory matters as required
Monitor and advise on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the project
Skills and Experience Required
Qualified solicitor or equivalent with minimum 6+ years PQE
Strong experience in the energy and/or infrastructure sector, gained in private practice and/or in-house
Demonstrated experience advising on complex infrastructure or energy projects
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced project environment
Desirable Experience
Experience advising on offshore wind projects
Experience supporting renewable energy projects across development, construction, and operational phases
Familiarity with UK regulatory and consenting frameworks in the energy sector