Legal Counsel - Renewable energy - Part time

Climate17 Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A global renewable energy firm is looking for a part-time Legal Counsel based in Edinburgh. The candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts across various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal matters related to corporate governance. A qualified solicitor with experience in commercial law, particularly within the energy sector, is ideal for this role. The position allows for hybrid working, combining remote and office responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales; several years PQE.
• Extensive experience in a commercial context, whether in private practice or in-house.
• Expertise in commercial and construction law.

Responsibilities

• Management of all legal matters under commercial contracts.
• Assistance with legal and compliance matters in tender processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with several years PQE

Scottish qualification considered with experience in English law

Job description

Role

Climate17 are working with a global renewable energy business in the wind, solar and energy storage industry. They are actively searching for a part‑time Legal Counsel to join their team to take responsibility for drafting and negotiating all commercial contracts with customers, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Management of all legal matters arising under the company's commercial contracts
• Assistance with all legal and compliance matters in tender processes
• Responsible for all administration in relation to contract management and negotiations
• Generally ensuring the legal rigor of all contracts, T&Cs, and general commercial arrangements of the company
• Ensure proper contract management and legal record keeping
• Responsibility for ensuring corporate house‑keeping matters are correctly attended to and kept up to date
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with company corporate governance requirements for the company, and delivering the required legal and compliance reporting for the entity
• Ensure compliance with applicable law and regulations pertaining to the entity's on‑going operations
• Provide internal legal support to the entity's back‑office functions
• Take responsibility for the role of Data Protection Officer on behalf of the company
• Support with risk management, including compilation and consolidation of known legal risks in the business

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales; several years PQE. Scottish qualified candidates will also be considered provided they can evidence experience with English law contracts.
• Extensive experience of practicing law in a demanding commercial context (whether in private practice or in‑house)
• Expertise in commercial, construction law and general commercial contracting
• Energy/infrastructure experience, experience of solar PV and/or onshore wind highly beneficial
• Working knowledge of corporate law, with capability of managing the company's corporate house‑keeping
• Commercial attitude; ability to trade off legal risks against delaying or losing contracts
• Good negotiator and team player with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to deal with legal matters outside own area of ??legal expertise
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to effectively manage a range of priorities
• Right to work in the UK

Location

Edinburgh – hybrid working.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose‑led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.