IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL - RENEWABLES [5 - 7 YRS PQE] EDINBURGH [LEGAL MANAGER]

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an In House Legal Counsel to provide legal support for their UK renewable energy portfolio. This role involves advising on various projects, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and significant experience in administrative and construction law. Enjoy a hybrid work environment within a brilliant team working on high-quality projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Brilliant fun team

Great quality work

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Strong expertise in UK administrative, real estate and/or construction law.
• Experience in multinational or energy-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate contracts (EPC, grid connection, O&M).
• Support permitting, regulatory processes, and manage legal disputes.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Project management

Administrative law

Property law

Construction law

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales and/or Scotland

Job description

Job Description

IN HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL - RENEWABLES

5 - 7 YRS PQE - EDINBURGH

This role sits within a busy, pan-European legal team and focuses primarily on providing legal support for our client's UK renewable energy portfolio, while also contributing to broader European initiatives.

The position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including advising on project development, construction, and operation of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. It includes drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts—such as EPC, grid connection, O&M, lease, and joint venture agreements—while ensuring compliance with UK energy, environmental, planning, and land-use regulations.

The UK Legal Counsel will support permitting and regulatory processes, engage with external stakeholders, manage legal disputes, and supervise external counsel when needed. The role also includes supporting M&A and financing transactions, contributing to internal policy implementation, and maintaining legal documentation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales and/or Scotland with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the renewable energy sector, and strong expertise in UK administrative, REAL ESTATE and or CONSTRUCTION law. Strong contract negotiation skills, the ability to manage complex projects, and experience in a multinational or energy-focused environment are essential.

ON OFFER : BRILLIANT FUN TEAM | HYBRID WORKING |GREAT QUALITY WORK IN A THRIVING BUSINESS.

For more information please contact Liz Frost for a confidential discussion: E: [e-mail] or call T: 0131 538 0900 M: 07399933089