Renewables Property Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified solicitor to handle property-related legal matters in the renewable energy sector. This role involves leading property transactions, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. You will collaborate with diverse teams to find innovative solutions for complex legal challenges, driving change in a fast-growing industry. With a commitment to equal opportunities, this company values not only technical skills but also the right personality and work ethic to contribute to a dynamic team culture. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

Benefits

Monthly social events

Hybrid working policy

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policies

Annual bonus scheme

Referral scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership funding

25 days annual leave

Long Service Recognition Scheme

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with property law experience, ideally in renewable energy.
• Expertise in drafting and managing complex property agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead property transactions and negotiate agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Manage compliance and risk while collaborating with internal and external teams.

Skills

Property Law Expertise

Sharp Negotiation Skills

Detail-Oriented Problem Solving

Collaborative Communication

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Description

Discover BSR:

British Solar Renewables creates smart energy systems for a net zero carbon future. British Solar Renewables develops (BSR Energy), builds (BSR EPC), and maintains (BSR O&M) utility-scale solar, wind and storage projects in the UK and internationally. Having developed and built in excess of 700MWp BSR are a major contributor to the UK Renewable Energy Sector.

About the role:

Working closely with the Head of Legal, you’ll handle a variety of property-related legal matters, from negotiating agreements to managing compliance. If you thrive on delivering solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and navigating complex legal landscapes, this is your chance to drive change in a fast-growing industry.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll ensure our renewable energy projects are legally watertight by:

1. Leading Property Transactions: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property documents like leases, easements, and site-sharing agreements while liaising with external lawyers and stakeholders.
2. Securing Easements & Leases: Collaborating with grid teams and project managers to find cost-effective solutions for cable routes, substation leases, and wayleaves.
3. Supporting Due Diligence & Funding: Resolving legal issues, negotiating agreements, and ensuring smooth project delivery for funders and buyers.
4. Managing Risk & Compliance: Overseeing GDPR compliance, coordinating training, and assisting in risk management alongside company leaders.

What We’re Looking For:

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

1. Property Law Expertise: You’re a qualified solicitor with experience in property law, ideally within renewable energy or infrastructure.
2. Sharp Negotiation Skills: You’ve successfully drafted and managed complex property agreements.
3. Detail-Oriented Problem Solving: You thrive on conducting title reviews, managing due diligence, and addressing legal challenges.
4. Collaborative Communication: You can confidently engage with internal teams, external lawyers, and key stakeholders.
5. Compliance Knowledge: Experience in GDPR, risk management, or compliance is a bonus.

What you will get from BSR:

1. Monthly social events, such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
2. Our Hybrid Working Policy allows you to work from home up to three days a week.
3. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
4. An annual bonus scheme which rewards you for all of your hard work.
5. A referral scheme for when you refer someone to work at BSR.
6. Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
7. BSR will fund one professional membership per annum.
8. 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
9. Long Service Recognition Scheme
10. Private Health insurance after completion of 3-month probation period.
11. Life insurance
12. Pension

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet 100% of the role requirements. At BSR, we are committed to equal opportunities in employment; if you are interested in one of our positions, we encourage you to apply.

Our hiring decisions are not just about technical skills; but also about finding individuals whose values, work ethic, and personality would make a great addition to our team.

If you need reasonable adjustments for the interview process, contact us at [e-mail]

We encourage candidates to apply promptly. This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.