Legal Counsel

METKA EGN LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Health Care

Hybrid working with London office base

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals, based in London, is seeking a Legal Counsel to support EPC activities across the UK and Ireland, reporting to the London-based Legal team. The role delivers high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across the full project lifecycle from tendering and procurement through to project delivery and operations.

You will draft, review and negotiate EPC, O&M, subcontract and supply agreements, manage governance and legal spend, and contribute to continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with a practicing certificate.
• 3 years’ PQE in the UK EPC energy sector.
• Experience in EPC contracts across tenders, procurement, EPC and O&M; supply and subcontracting.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in energy/infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice across the UK and Ireland for EPC projects.
• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize EPC, O&M, subcontract and supply agreements.
• Support project teams in administration and management of EPC and O&M contracts.
• Provide legal guidance across the EPC and O&M contract chain; identify and mitigate risks.
• Contribute to improving Legal Team processes and governance; liaise with external advisors to manage spend.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract negotiation

Legal advice

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales

Dual European qualification

Tools

FIDIC/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Job description

Career Opportunities: Legal Counsel (4504)

Requisition ID4504-Posted02/11/2026-Legal, Contracts & Compliance General Division-Legal and Regulatory Affairs-Associate-United Kingdom

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support our EPC activities across the UK and Ireland, reporting into the London-based Legal team. This role will provide high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across the full project lifecycle, from tendering and procurement through to project delivery and operations.

Your role will encompass:

Provide high-quality, responsive legal advice to support businessobjectivesand project needs across the UK and Ireland.

Draft, review, negotiate andfinalizeEPC, O&M,subcontractand supply agreements throughout the project lifecycle.

Support project teams in the administration and management of EPC and O&M contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations by all parties.

Providelegal guidance across the EPC and O&M contract chain,identifyingand mitigating contractual and commercial risks.

Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Legal Team processes, procedures and best practices while ensuring adherence toestablishedsystems and governance requirements.

Liaise with external legal advisors to obtain fee quotations, manage legalspendand ensuretimelydelivery of legal support while effectively prioritizing workloads and meeting business deadlines.

What you bring to the role:

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with a validpracticingcertificate;Dual qualification in another European country would be an advantage

3 years’ PQE relevant experience in the EPC energy sector in UK

Experience in EPC contractsthroughout the contract chain including tenders, procurement, EPC and O&M contracts,supplyand subcontracting

Experience inenergy/infrastructure projects

Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC4 contracts

Strong commercial awareness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience both in private practice and in-house will be consideredan advantage

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth

Results orientation & Safety excellence

Empathy & Effective communication

Flexibility & Adaptability

Be part of a growing UK business within a global energy leader

Work on high-value, complex renewable and infrastructure projects

Gain broad exposure across the EPC contract lifecycle

Private Medical Health Care

Hybrid working with a London office base

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