Interim Legal Counsel

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Counsel to support a growing energy company on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on high-profile UK and EMEA transactions, with a strong emphasis on M&A and project financing.

The candidate will lead European deals, coordinate cross-border execution, and advise senior executives on strategic corporate activity in a flexible, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8–12 PQE in renewable energy sector or in-house role with multi-jurisdictional experience.
• Extensive M&A and project financing documentation experience is essential.
• Comfortable dealing with senior counterparties and advising executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and independently manage European M&A, investment, corporate restructurings and financings.
• Oversee debt financings and refinancing transactions with lenders and advisers.
• Advise senior executives on strategic corporate activity with pragmatic guidance.
• Coordinate cross-border transaction execution with external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Oversee all stages of deal execution from structuring to completion.
• Supervise external legal counsel and report to SMT and stakeholders.

Skills

M&A experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project financing

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Corporate Counsel to support a growing energy company on a 6 month contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate lawyer with strong M&A experience to work on high-profile UK and EMEA transactions within a flexible and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and independently manage a high volume of European M&A, investment, corporate restructuring and financing transactions.
• Manage the legal aspects of complex debt financings and refinancing transactions, working closely with internal stakeholders, lenders and external advisers.
• Serve as trusted legal adviser to senior executives on strategic corporate activity, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal guidance.
• Coordinate cross-border transaction execution, managing external counsel and specialist advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee all stages of transaction execution, from structuring and due diligence through to negotiation, signing and completion.
• Supervision and management of external legal counsel.
• Reporting to SMT and other internal/external stakeholders.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 8-12 PQE in a top-tier law firm or in-house role within the renewable energy sector, preferably with multi-jurisdictional experience.
• Strong experience of M&A and project financing documentation is essential.
• Confident in dealing with senior counterparties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication negotiation skills.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative and proactive attitude.