Legal Counsel

The Green Recruitment Company.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Green Recruitment Company is partnering with a fast-growing renewable energy business to hire a junior Legal Counsel to join the UK legal team. You will support commercial transactions across solar, wind, and storage projects while gaining exposure to project development and regulatory matters.

Reporting to senior lawyers, you will draft and review commercial agreements, assist with due diligence, and help manage risks in a dynamic environment with flexible/hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 1–3 years' PQE in energy, construction, or commercial law.
• Experience in construction, projects, infrastructure, energy, or commercial law (private practice or in-house).
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Advising on renewable energy and infrastructure projects, particularly UK construction and asset acquisitions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and project agreements
• Supporting M&A and project acquisition activity
• Providing legal input on regulatory, commercial, and operational matters
• Managing legal risk and contributing to strategy
• Leading or supporting due diligence processes
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel

Skills

1-3 years PQE

Energy/Infrastructure law

Contract drafting

Education

Qualified UK lawyer

Job description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing renewable energy business to find a Legal Counsel to join their UK legal team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition, supporting the development and delivery of complex projects across solar, wind, battery storage, and emerging technologies.

The Role

You’ll work closely with commercial, finance, and technical teams, providing practical, business-focused legal advice across the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects. The role offers strong exposure to transactions, construction, and project development, alongside the opportunity to play a key part in commercial decision-making and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on renewable energy and infrastructure projects, particularly UK construction and asset acquisitions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial and project agreements
• Supporting M&A and project acquisition activity
• Providing legal input on regulatory, commercial, and operational matters
• Managing legal risk and contributing to strategy
• Leading or supporting due diligence processes
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external counsel

About You

• Qualified lawyer with ~1–3 years’ PQE
• Experience in construction, projects, infrastructure, Energy, or commercial law (private practice or in-house)
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to risk
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Long-term incentive participation
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Clear development and progression opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to move into (or grow within) the renewable energy sector and gain hands-on exposure to high-impact projects.