Paralegal – Renewable Energy
Office location: Bristol city centre
Salary: £25,000 – 30,000 per annum
Clear Wave Search is partnering with a leading renewable energy developer to appoint a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal.
The client develops large-scale solar and battery storage projects across the UK, Canada, Italy and Germany.
Working closely with the General Counsel & legal team, this role offers hands-on involvement in the legal and commercial lifecycle of utility-scale solar and battery storage projects - from project development and planning to construction and operation.
It’s an exciting opportunity to contribute to the UK’s clean energy transition while developing a broad legal skillset in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
The workload will be diverse, and you’ll need to be responsive and adaptable to changing business needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with reviewing and drafting commercial agreements, including NDAs, consultancy contracts, and service agreements.
* Assist with planning and permitting documentation, including reviewing local authority requirements.
* Maintain legal databases and document management systems, ensuring version control and compliance.
* Liaise with internal teams (development, finance, grid) and external stakeholders (law firms, landowners, DNOs) to ensure smooth legal operations.
* Support corporate governance processes, including board resolutions, filings, and document management.
* Help prepare materials for investment committees and internal approvals.
* Conduct legal research on energy regulation, planning frameworks, and corporate law.
* Liaise with external counsel and internal stakeholders to support project delivery.
* Maintain contract trackers and support compliance monitoring across the portfolio.
* Provide general administrative and legal support to the in-house legal team.
What We’re Looking For
* Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
* Interest in renewable energy, infrastructure, or corporate law.
* Previous paralegal or legal admin experience.
* Renewable energy sector experience is desired, but not essential.
Benefits include:
* Comprehensive, private medical insurance
* Annual bonus
* Twenty-eight days of paid holiday in each calendar year for full-time positions. Public holidays are given on top.
* Competitive, Equalised Parental Leave
* Career Break allowance
* Death in Service benefit
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Vibrant and positive work culture with regular team socials and volunteering days
* Flexible working options after passing probation
* Pension Scheme
If you feel your experience fits the brief, please apply or contact me directly via lukemankee@clearwavesearch.com or +44 7856 301 222.
We welcome applications from everyone. Clear Wave Search Ltd and our client are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those with disabilities, neurodivergent candidates, and people from underrepresented communities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you.
Please note: Our client is not a licensed sponsor under the UK Home Office scheme and therefore cannot support visa applications. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship, now or in the future.