Senior Commercial Lawyers (Renewables and Energy Transition Projects)

McKenzie Douglas; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commercial Solicitor to provide legal advice on corporate matters, including contracts, M&A, and transaction support. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with experience in commercial and corporate law, preferably in the energy or utilities sector. The role involves drafting complex agreements, managing relationships, and potentially overseeing junior lawyers. Competitive package and supportive work environment provided.

Benefits

Bonus

Discounted health cover

Enhanced annual leave

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in Energy or Utilities sector preferred.
• Confident solicitor with commercial and/or corporate law experience.
• Experience working on complex projects, ideally energy-related.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to senior stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements for complex projects.
• Manage relationships and guide junior lawyers in the team.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Corporate law experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer in Scotland, England and Wales or Ireland

Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively and providing legal advice and support to various senior stakeholders on commercial and corporate matters such as general contracts, M&A, JVs and transactional support
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements on complex projects
• Support tending opportunities
• Advising the business on legal and regulatory obligations providing input into the internal governance and regulatory processes
• Gain a clear understanding of strategic priorities and assist in ensuring these are delivered
• Build and maintain good business relationships
• Depending on your seniority you may manage other more junior lawyers in the team and engage and manage external counsel

We are looking for

• Qualified lawyer in either Scotland, England and Wales or Ireland
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house preferably with knowledge of the energy or utilities sector
• Confident solicitor with Commercial and /or Corporate law experience
• Experience working on complex projects, ideally some exposure of energy projects

Package on Offer

• Bonus
• Discounted health cover
• Enhanced annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays

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