Legal Counsel - Corporate & Energy Projects - 1-2PQE

Hydrogen Group; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hydrogen Group is recruiting a Legal Counsel for an international energy business with a dynamic in-house legal team. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, you will support corporate governance, major agreements, and cross-border projects.

Ideal candidates are junior corporate or energy/projects lawyers seeking in-house exposure to large commercial projects and global governance. Collaboration with global teams and external advisers will be routine.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1–2 years PQE.
• Experience in corporate, transactional, or energy law.
• Strong drafting capabilities.
• Commercially minded with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Deliver pragmatic legal counsel across M&A, joint ventures, commercial agreements, project development, construction, and offtake arrangements.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, board reporting, and management of occasional contentious matters.
• Partner with key commercial stakeholders across business units to support growth and day-to-day operations.
• Instruct and manage external advisers to ensure cost-effective handling aligned with strategic goals.

Connaissances

Qualified Solicitor England & Wales

Corporate/Transactional/Energy Law

Drafting capabilities

Commercially minded

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

We are currently partnering with a dynamic, international energy business to recruit a Legal Counsel into their high-performing in-house legal team.

Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel and collaborating with legal colleagues across international jurisdictions, this is a standout opportunity for a junior corporate or energy/projects lawyer looking to transition in-house and gain direct exposure to major commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pragmatic legal counsel across the full scope of business operations, with a core focus on M&A, joint ventures, commercial agreements, project development, construction, and offtake arrangements.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, board reporting, and the management of occasional contentious matters.
• Partner directly with key commercial stakeholders across various business units to help execute growth strategies and day-to-day operations.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisers to ensure matters are handled cost-effectively and aligned with strategic commercial goals.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Background in corporate, transactional, or energy law gained within a leading international law firm or a recognised in-house legal department.
• Strong academic record and well-developed technical drafting capabilities.
• Commercially minded and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with an adaptable, collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with legal tech, automation platforms, or AI tools is beneficial.