Legal Counsel - Renewables & Projects

Uniper; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Uniper is seeking a qualified solicitor to join its legal team in the UK, focusing on renewable energy projects across solar, storage and wind. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and advising on regulatory matters.

You will work closely with development, commercial, procurement and compliance teams to ensure commercially sound outcomes while managing external law firms and keeping pace with evolving UK energy policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent with post-qualification experience in private practice or international company.
• Strong experience in renewable energy projects (solar, storage, wind).
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements (construction and/or project development).
• Solid understanding of UK energy regulatory framework including licensing and grid connection.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-oriented legal advice on development, acquisition, construction and operation of renewable energy projects in the UK.
• Support solar, battery storage, wind technologies and related projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and project docs.
• Identify and manage legal risks while enabling commercially sound outcomes.
• Collaborate with project development, commercial, procurement, regulatory and compliance teams.
• Select and manage external law firms with quality and cost controls.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impact and implementation.

Skills

Renewable energy projects

Contract negotiation

Regulatory understanding

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Tools

EPC contracts

O&M contracts

Job description

Be part of the legal team powering the UK's energy transition. This is a unique opportunity to work on transformational renewable energy projects, from battery storage and solar to hydrogen and offshore wind, while partnering with senior business stakeholders and helping shape the future of the UK energy market.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• You will provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice on the development, acquisition, construction and operation of renewable energy projects across the UK.
• You will support a broad range of renewable energy technologies, with a focus on solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage systems.
• You will draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and project documentation, working closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• You will identify and manage legal risks while enabling commercially sound and sustainable business outcomes.
• You will collaborate closely with project development, commercial, procurement, regulatory and compliance teams to deliver strategic legal support throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will select and manage external law firms, including quality and cost management.
• You will monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments in the UK renewables sector and advise the business on their impact and implementation.

Your profile

Essential

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with relevant post-qualification experience in private practice and/or an international company.
• Strong experience in renewable energy projects, particularly solar, battery energy storage systems and wind.
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, especially in the field of construction (EPC, EPCM, O&M, ICP) and/ or project development, including greenfield development as well as acquisition processes.
• Solid understanding of the UK energy regulatory framework, including electricity market regulation, licensing, grid connection, planning and permitting requirements, and evolving energy transition policies.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment.
• Pragmatic, commercially minded lawyer with strong risk management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical business advice.

Desirable

• Exposure to project finance, M&A and strategic partnerships in the energy sector.
• Experience of dispute resolution in construction projects.

Your qualities

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through Regular Training And Workshops, Together We Work Towards Visualising Yourself In Our Company As If It Were Your Own. We Support You In Highlighting Your Individual Potential, Achieving Your Personal Goals, And Reaching Your Ambitions. We Invite You To Become Part Of Our Diverse Company With International Colleagues From More Than 80 Countries. As An Employer, Uniper Has Committed Itself To Providing Special Support To Certain Areas

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Job information

Contract type: Unlimited

Working Hours: Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

Deadline: 06/11/2026

Salary: Competitive