Senior Contracts Manager - Battery Storage (UK-based)

Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company); Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Masdar is seeking a UK-based legal development professional to support the management of the full development portfolio for renewable energy projects. You will liaise with planning, commercial and delivery teams to ensure sites progress toward RTB status and navigate challenges to keep projects advancing.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating land and property agreements, reviewing title risks, managing landowner relationships, and coordinating handovers from development to delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with property and commercial focus.
• Minimum 2–3 years in renewable energy development or commercial real estate.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and secure LOA and exclusivity agreements with landowners.
• Draft and negotiate Heads of Agreement with landowners or project owners.
• Draft and negotiate Leases, Options to Lease/Purchase and related agreements.
• Review title searches and identify risks with solicitors and owners.
• Maintain relationships with landowners to cover remaining risks.
• Assist with project handover and transition through RTB status.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Contract administration

Legal analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (property/commercial)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Masdar is seeking a UK-based legal development professional to support the management of the full development portfolio for renewable energy projects. You will liaise with planning, commercial and delivery teams to ensure sites progress toward RTB status and navigate challenges to keep projects advancing.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating land and property agreements, reviewing title risks, managing landowner relationships, and coordinating handovers from development to delivery