Interim Senior Legal Counsel (Renewable Energy)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Renewable Energy Business in London seeks an Interim Senior Legal Counsel. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects, focusing on contracts and operational matters. Ideal candidates possess deep industry expertise and exceptional drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in procurement contracts and project operations.
• Background in renewable energy, mining, or infrastructure preferred.
• Exceptional drafting skills for contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on renewable energy construction projects.
• Handle contracts including PPAs and resolve operational issues.
• Focus on land and tenure matters related to project development.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Legal Compliance

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Client:

The Green Recruitment Company

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading Renewable Energy Business is looking to appoint an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to support its renewable energy construction projects.

As Interim Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal guidance across the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects—with particular focus on renewable energy construction matters.

Key Requirements:

• Deep expertise in engineering, construction, and project operation, including procurement contracts (EPC, O&M), consultancy agreements, and resolving development, delivery, and operational issues.
• Expertise in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), optimisation agreements, offtake contracts, hedging structures, and revenue agreements for clean energy projects.
• Industry experience in renewable energy preferred—background in energy, mining, oil & gas, engineering, or infrastructure also considered.
• Exceptional drafting skills for contracts and correspondence, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strategic and commercially minded—comfortable rolling up your sleeves, identifying risks, and executing solutions swiftly and effectively.
• Land and tenure matters, including options, leases, and approvals related to project development.

For any more information please apply directly to this advert.