Commercial or Construction Solicitor (Offshore Projects) (Energy)

McKenzie Douglas; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Commercial or Construction Solicitor to join their Offshore Renewables division. This role involves providing legal advice on major offshore projects, mentoring junior lawyers, and engaging with external counsel. The ideal candidate should have experience in commercial and construction law, ideally with knowledge of renewable energy projects. A flexible working model is offered with a minimum of one day in the office per week.

Benefits

Bonus

Discounted health cover

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with background in reputable law firm or in-house.
• Experience with renewable or offshore energy projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to stakeholders on offshore projects.
• Engage and manage external counsel effectively.
• Mentor and manage junior lawyers within the team.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Construction law experience

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring junior lawyers

Negotiating contracts

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales, Scotland, or Ireland

Job description

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Offshore Renewables division of a FTSE 100 energy business seeks a Commercial or Construction Solicitor to support the business on major offshore projects. Hybrid – at least one day a week in a regional office required.

An exciting opportunity to develop your legal skills in a high profile and rapidly evolving sector playing a critical role in supporting the transition towards net zero.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide legal advice and support to various stakeholders
• Providing high quality legal support on a variety of construction and commercial matters for the development of new off-shore projects and once operating. These may include FIDIC, NEC, Logic, O&M, design, supply and installation agreements.
• Gain a clear understanding of strategic priorities and assist in ensuring these are delivered.
• Engage and manage external counsel.
• Build and maintain good business relationships.
• Mentor and manage more junior lawyers in the team.

We are looking for:

• Qualified lawyer in either England and Wales, Scotland or Ireland
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house
• Confident solicitor with construction or commercial law experience
• Experience working on complex projects, with some exposure to renewable or offshore energy projects preferred
• Ideally experience drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and O&M an advantage

Package on Offer:

• Bonus
• Discounted health cover
• Enhanced annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Flexible working with a minimum of 1 day in the office per week

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