General Counsel

Private Energy Partners; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy developer is seeking a General Counsel to provide strategic legal support across operations. This senior role involves overseeing construction contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management while working closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in construction law and a passion for sustainable energy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

High-impact leadership role

Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in construction and commercial law.
• Experience in energy or infrastructure sectors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal legal advisor on construction and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction and infrastructure contracts.
• Manage external legal counsel and support senior leadership.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

PEP is a fast-growing renewable energy developer on a mission to accelerate the decarbonization of energy. We deliver utility-scale renewable energy projects, related infrastructure and drive industrial decarbonisation. Our projects are commercially successful, technologically advanced, and rooted in responsible development.

The PEP team works closely with the investment teams at Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners across the US, UK and Australian energy markets. PEP was established to provide Quinbrook with enhanced capability in project origination, development, asset management and revenue optimisation. Projects developed by PEP are intended for future investment by Quinbrook via its managed funds.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Counsel to join our team. This is a senior-level role providing strategic and hands-on legal support across all aspects of our operations, including construction contracts, commercial agreements, procurement, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution. You will be joining our existing in-house property solicitor.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the company on construction, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• With support from external legal firms, draft, review, and negotiate construction and infrastructure contracts, including NEC, JCT, FIDIC, EPC, and related subcontracts, working closely with our development and construction teams.
• Design Contract suites that are suited to PEP’s risk appetite, ensuring that contract interfaces and risks are clearly understood.
• Oversee legal aspects of procurement, joint ventures, corporate structuring for project companies, project finance, and supply chain relationships.
• Lead legal risk assessments and ensure best-in-class risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage external legal counsel where necessary.
• Support senior leadership in strategic decision-making, board matters, and corporate governance.
• Handle pre-litigation and litigation matters as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 8+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in construction and commercial law, ideally gained in both private practice and in-house roles.
• Experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of UK construction law, contract negotiation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with commercial, project, and executive teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and mission-driven team.
• A high-impact leadership role with direct access to decision-makers.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and integrity.

Join Us

If you're a commercially minded legal leader passionate about energy, infrastructure, and sustainable growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation, Energy Technology, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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