DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – London Location: London 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 will be based in our clients offices in central London ¾ days per week. 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, ...