Legal Counsel - Renewable energy - Part time

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy recruitment firm is seeking a part-time Legal Counsel to oversee all commercial contracts. The role involves managing legal matters and compliance, ensuring contract rigor, and serving as Data Protection Officer. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with significant commercial law experience. The position is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with several years PQE.
• Experience in a demanding commercial context.
• Energy/infrastructure experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage all legal matters under commercial contracts.
• Assist with legal and compliance in tender processes.
• Draft and negotiate all commercial contracts.

Skills

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Extensive experience in commercial law

Expertise in construction law

Commercial attitude

Good negotiator

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor degree

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 the entity’s ongoing 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

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 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.