Interim Construction Lawyer (Energy Sector)

LHH; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large national utilities company is seeking an Interim Construction Lawyer for an initial 6-month contract in Oxford, England. The role requires a qualified solicitor with experience in drafting contracts and negotiating commercial agreements, particularly in the energy sector. Responsibilities include providing pragmatic legal advice, managing external counsel, and contributing to the company's strategy towards Net Zero. This is a full-time position at the mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Experience drafting contracts and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience with construction contracts and commercial agreements.
• Pragmatic advice focused on delivering solutions.
• Interpretation of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Managing external counsel effectively.
• Understanding commercial priorities and driving outcomes.
• Awareness of regulatory and political environment.
• Knowledge of Net Zero and enthusiasm to learn.

Responsibilities

• Recruit a Construction Lawyer for a large national utilities company.
• Focus on energy solutions and new energy services products.
• Provide clear advice and manage risks effectively.

Job description

Interim Construction Lawyer (Energy Sector)

We are working with a large national utilities company to recruit a Construction Lawyer on an initial 6‑month contract.

Key responsibilities & qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current practising certificate.
• Experience drafting contracts and negotiating commercial agreements of varying complexity, with a particular focus on energy solutions (solar, battery), new energy services products, optimisation services and propositions.
• Experience with construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) and commercial agreements (EPC, PPAs, O&M, procurement agreements).
• Pragmatic and clear advice focused on delivering solutions.
• Interpretation of and advice on regulatory and compliance requirements, balancing risk and commercial objectives.
• Managing external counsel effectively.
• Understanding of the commercial priorities of the business and driving outcomes in the simplest effective manner.
• Awareness of the external marketplace, regulatory and political environment.
• Knowledge of Net Zero and enthusiasm to learn and contribute to the company’s strategy in this area.
• Creative thinking and looking at problems from different perspectives.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time (initial 6‑month contract)

Job function

Legal – Utilities

Location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom