DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel

LMR Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel to support their green energy project. This remote/hybrid role involves leading DCO applications, managing real estate legal aspects, and working with various stakeholders. A strong understanding of the DCO application process and experience in the energy sector are required. The position is considered outside IR35 and offers a unique opportunity to be part of an impactful project.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of DCO application and approval process.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project.
• Independently lead legal strategy for the DCO application under Planning Act 2008.
• Conduct due diligence on property titles and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Strong understanding of DCO application process

Energy sector experience

Job description

DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel - Contract - Remote / Hybrid

Location: Remote / Hybrid

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 can be performed remotely with visits to our client head office in London.

The role is deemed as being outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

• 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, and easements.
• Conduct due diligence on property titles, access rights, and land ownership.
• Negotiate and draft property-related contracts and support land assembly strategies.
• Advise on land registration, property disputes, and rights of way.
• Collaborate with surveyors, planners, and external legal advisors to facilitate smooth land transactions.

Other

• Whilst the focus will be on DCO and real estate the selected candidate may be required to work on other areas of work for an in-house legal team such as review of NDAs, commercial terms and conditions, and miscellaneous legal matters.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Must have strong understanding of the DCO application and approval process.
• Previous experience working in the energy sector would be highly advantageous.

Additional Information

The role is considered to be outside IR35