Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy Projects

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to support renewable energy projects. The role includes drafting contracts, overseeing legal processes, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-8 years PQE, be UK qualified, and possess strong communication skills. This is a chance to contribute significantly to a growing fund's legal framework.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow into a senior role

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy projects or infrastructure management.
• Ability to draft and negotiate legal documents.
• Open to working in different jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Support legal aspects of project development.
• Draft and negotiate various legal agreements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Commercial approach

Pragmatic decision-making

Negotiation

Education

UK qualified

3-8 years PQE

Job description

Job Description

Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy Projects | London / Hybrid

Overview:

I'm working with a UK based infras investor that’s scaling its renewable energy portfolio across the UK and Europe. As they take on more complex development-stage deals, they’re looking to bring in a Legal Counsel to work across project contracts, development structuring, and construction oversight.

This is an excellent role for someone moving out of private practice or already in house at a developer or fund.

What You’ll Do:

• Support legal aspects of project development: land, grid, permitting, and commercial contracts
• Draft and negotiate NDAs, term sheets, land agreements, and consultant contracts
• Work closely with investment, asset management, and external counsel teams
• Help shape legal processes and manage deal flow at portfolio level

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–8 years PQE, ideally from an energy/infra team
• UK qualified; renewables experience strongly
• Strong communicator with a commercial, pragmatic approach
• Open to working across new jurisdictions and asset classes

Why Apply:

• Join a lean legal team at the heart of a growing fund
• Exposure to deals, strategy, and senior stakeholders
• Opportunity to grow into a senior role as the platform scales