Legal Advisor

Green Recruitment Company; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel passionate about clean energy. This hybrid role allows for part-time flexibility, offering competitive salary and the chance to influence sustainability projects. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified solicitors with strong commercial and regulatory law backgrounds. Join a supportive culture that values innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary (pro-rated for part-time hours)

Hybrid working model (3 days in office)

Opportunities to influence renewable energy projects

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with experience relevant to renewable energy.
• Able to work autonomously while managing a varied workload.
• Collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on planning and regulatory matters.
• Support corporate governance and risk frameworks.

Skills

Experience in commercial, energy, infrastructure, or real estate law

Strong understanding of contractual risk

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Passion for sustainability

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Legal Counsel passionate about accelerating the transition to clean energy? We’re looking for an experienced legal professional to join our growing team in Southern England and play a key role in shaping the future of our renewable energy projects.

About Us

We are a fast-growing renewable energy developer and operator, committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the South of England. As we scale our portfolio, we’re strengthening our in-house legal capabilities to support our mission of delivering clean, reliable energy to communities and businesses.

The Role

As our Legal Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, business-focused legal support across the company. You’ll work closely with our development, operations, and commercial teams, ensuring projects progress smoothly while helping us manage legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our Southern England office (remaining time can be worked from home). The position is ideally suited to someone seeking part-time or flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including land agreements, EPC/O&M contracts, NDAs, supply agreements, and project development documents)

• Provide legal advice on planning, environmental, and regulatory matters relating to renewable energy projects

• Support corporate governance, company secretarial duties, and external counsel management

• Lead and enhance our risk and compliance frameworks, including policies, training, and monitoring

• Advise on data protection, health & safety compliance, and ESG-related obligations

• Act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, identifying legal risks and enabling informed decision-making

About You

• UK-qualified solicitor with experience in commercial, energy, infrastructure, or real estate law

• Strong understanding of contractual risk, regulatory frameworks, and compliance best practice

• Comfortable working autonomously and balancing a varied workload

• Collaborative, solutions-driven, and able to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders

• Passion for sustainability and the renewable energy sector

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (pro-rated for part-time hours)

• 3-day-in-office hybrid working model

• Opportunity to directly influence meaningful renewable energy projects

• Supportive, mission-driven culture with room to grow