Projects Counsel (Energy) - 8+ years PQE (London/Hybrid)

Michael Page Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified lawyer with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience for a legal advisory role in the power generation sector. The position involves risk management, contract negotiation, and mentorship within a hybrid work environment. Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure is essential. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in power, renewable energy, or infrastructure sectors is essential.
• In-house experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal risks and provide counsel in commercial decisions.
• Advise on construction contracts and commercial agreements.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Commercial decision making

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Legal advising

Mentoring

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Client Details

Our Client is a rapidly expanding energy generation company which is a known brand within the power generation sector.

Description

You will:

• Play an active part in commercial decision making and risk management alongside our commercial teams.
• Assess project risks and risk management strategies and presenting these to directors and senior team members.
• Advise independently and with the support of junior lawyers and/or external counsel on both standard form and bespoke construction (FIDIC, NEC, JCT) contracts as well Engineering (EPC / O&M) and other commercial agreements relating to the construction, maintenance and operation of power generation infrastructure.
• Ensure that projects and transactions comply with all relevant corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with and advising commercial and financial specialists within the team in negotiations and assisting prompt decision-making among key stakeholders.
• Provide proactive legal support to commercial and operations teams on projects that are in-contract and completed and assist monitoring of on-going performance to enable the business to anticipate issues and manage risks that may arise.
• Supervise and review legal due diligence on acquisitions where required.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, developing the know-how of the team.

This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance at least three days per week.

Profile

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 8 years post qualification experience in a law firm or an established business working in relevant sectors.

They will have experience of, working in the power / renewable energy / infrastructure sectors.

Previous experience of working in-house in a related company or sector would be an advantage.

Please note, this organisation is unable to offer sponsorship, the candidate will need the right to work in the UK without assistance from an employer.

Job Offer

Please apply to this advert or make contact with David Taylor of Michael Page Legal for further information about the package on offer for this role.