Legal Counsel

SSQ; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its EMEA legal team. This remote role focuses on UK real estate for renewable energy projects, requiring strong qualifications in real estate law. Candidates should have a solid background in commercial agreements, and experience in a fast-paced, international environment is advantageous. The position offers a salary range of £80,000–£90,000 per annum on a fixed-term basis of 8–9 months, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in UK real estate, particularly in renewable energy or infrastructure.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK real estate matters including leases and title due diligence.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Work closely with development and planning teams to facilitate project progress.

Skills

Strong UK real estate experience

Commercial judgement

Collaboration with non-legal stakeholders

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel – Real Estate(Fixed-Term Contract)

Fully Remote | 8–9 Months (Potential Extension) | £80,000–£90,000 per annum

A leading global renewable energy developer is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its EMEA legal team on a fixed-term basis. The organisation specialises in large-scale solar and battery storage projects and operates across multiple international markets, including a strong and expanding presence in the UK and Europe. The business is part of a major international energy group and delivers projects from early-stage development through construction and operation.

This role sits within the EMEA legal function and reports directly to the regional General Counsel. It offers a broad, high-quality in-house remit with a strong emphasis on real estate work related to UK-based renewable energy projects.

Real Estate & Land Rights

• Advise on UK real estate matters including leases, options, agreements for lease and title due diligence.
• Manage land rights issues such as easements, wayleaves, access rights and grid-related land requirements.

Commercial & Corporate Support

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and project documentation.
• Provide ad hoc support on corporate and potential M&A matters as required.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with development, planning, finance and commercial teams to facilitate project progress and identify / mitigate risks.
• Support UK-based project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer with strong UK real estate experience (energy / infrastructure, renewables or development sector experience advantageous).
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to collaborate effectively with non-legal stakeholders.

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply or contact [e-mail].