Legal Manager - Electricity Transmission Infrastructure

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified lawyer to support their operations in the UK and EU Energy sector. This role involves the development and negotiation of key contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maximizing value and minimizing risks. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a legal counsel role, preferably within utilities or construction sectors. This position offers a chance to work with a variety of stakeholders, including governments and industry regulators, in a dynamic and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Mindful of legal aspects in project development and financing.
• 5+ years of experience in legal counsel roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal aspects of project development and agreements.
• Manage legal aspects of financing, joint ventures, and acquisitions.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Key components of the role

• Key component of the UK and EU Energy ecosystem
• Wide-ranging commercial, corporate, and projects role (EPC, O&M)

About Our Client

Our client is the owner/operator of electricity transmission infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK and EU's energy ecosystem.

Job Description

Your primary objective is to support the business through the development and negotiation of key contracts to minimize risk and maximize value efficiently. You will interact with industry regulators, governments, the European Commission, industry associations, suppliers, shareholders, other energy companies, and law firms. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating legal aspects of project development: lease negotiations, transmission/local network connection agreements, fuel supply agreements, equipment procurement agreements, energy off-take agreements, construction management agreements, PPAs, legal structuring, and negotiations with clients;
• Managing legal aspects of financing, joint ventures, and acquisitions: negotiating, drafting, and reviewing documents; instructing external solicitors and advisors; reviewing their work; and responding to due diligence questions.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience as a legal counsel within a large company or law firm. Experience in utilities/power or construction/civil engineering sectors is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

Further details about the package are available upon application.