Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a talented legal counsel to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support across multiple jurisdictions, managing existing assets, and negotiating new contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the renewables sector, with a strong background in managing complex transactions and strategic legal advice. This unique opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing environment, making it perfect for highly motivated legal professionals looking for a challenging and rewarding role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience in international law firms or in-house in renewables.
• Strong understanding of international legal principles and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for development, construction, and operational matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for renewables projects.

Skills

Legal Advice

Contract Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Our client is a leading global renewable energy developer with a growing portfolio of energy assets operating across multiple jurisdictions.

They are seeking a talented legal counsel to join their dynamic team. In this broad role, you will provide comprehensive legal support as you assist in management of its existing assets at various lifecycle stages (including both contentious and non-contentious aspects) and negotiate new EPC and other works and services contracts.

About the Role:

1. Provide advice on a wide range of development, construction and operational matters relating to the assets under ownership and/or management across multiple jurisdictions.
2. Draft, review and negotiate construction and operation supply and services agreements, route to market / offtake arrangements (including PPAs), land agreements and other project related commercial contracts.
3. Provide legal support and advice in the preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts in connection with acquisition, divestment and development opportunities across multiple jurisdictions.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.

Who You Are:

1. A legal professional with at least 5+ years’ experience, preferably gained in a leading international law firm or in-house within the renewables sector.
2. Experience of managing complex transactions and providing strategic legal advice in the renewables sector, as well as in cross-border transactions, debt financing and/or transactional acquisition with a strong understanding of international legal principles.
3. Demonstrable depth of knowledge in and experience with commercial contracts relating to renewables projects and a familiarity with regulatory and permitting processes.
4. Strong organisational and management skills with a proven ability to manage both external and internal stakeholders.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and influencing skills.
6. Strategic thinking with a proactive “get things done” attitude.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing ambitious environment. If you are a highly motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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