Legal Counsel 3-8 PQE

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investor in the UK energy market seeks a Legal Counsel to support commercial operations within a dynamic legal team. The role involves high-value infrastructure projects, providing key legal advice, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• 3-8 PQE gained in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure or construction sectors preferred.
• Ability to manage demanding workload with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide legally-focused advice across energy-related matters.
• Review and negotiate contracts involved in projects.
• Advise on legal risks and regulatory compliance of projects.

Skills

Commercial legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel (3-8PQE) | Energy Investments & Development | London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic, growing in-house legal team supporting commercial, development, procurement and finance operations in the UK Energy Sector.

This role offers the chance to work on high-value energy infrastructure projects and transactions within a fast-paced, forward-thinking business environment.

The Business
The company is a leading investor and operator in the UK energy market, with a portfolio spanning conventional and renewable power generation assets and a commitment to developing sustainable energy infrastructure, the business is focused on strategic acquisitions, asset optimisation and project development that support energy transition goals. The legal team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the business operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, while supporting commercial decision-making and managing complex risk profiles.

The Role
As Legal Counsel, you will be a key contributor to the legal function, providing commercially focused legal advice across a broad spectrum of infrastructure and energy-related matters. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including commercial, technical and financial specialists, contributing to the successful delivery of major development and acquisition projects. Your legal expertise will be vital in supporting business growth, optimising asset operations and managing contractual relationships with a range of counterparties.

The role involves advising on legal risks and opportunities across the lifecycle of energy projects-from early-stage development through to asset acquisition and operational optimisation. You will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, and supporting high-value corporate and finance transactions.

A key aspect of the role includes working on strategic acquisitions and due diligence in the secondary market for energy and infrastructure assets.

This London-based role offers exposure to a wide range of legal and commercial matters within a complex and evolving sector. You will also have opportunities to work with external counsel, contribute to internal legal know-how, and support strategic decision-making at a senior level. Occasional travel within the UK and Ireland will be required.

Requirements
To succeed in this position, you will be a UK qualified solicitor with 3-8 PQE gained in private practice and/or in-house, ideally within the energy, infrastructure or construction sectors. You should be confident managing a varied and demanding workload with minimal supervision, while being supported by experienced senior legal counsel. The ability to provide practical, business-enabling legal solutions is critical.

On Offer

Competitive Salary, Bonus, Hybrid Working and much more

If you are seeking a highly rewarding and stimulating role, please do not hesitate to get in touch