Senior Counsel — Energy & Infrastructure Projects

Uniper; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniper seeks a commercially minded qualified solicitor to provide legal support across the development, construction, operation, refurbishment, optimisation and decommissioning of electricity generation assets. The role focuses on major energy and infrastructure projects, supporting business stakeholders from project inception through to delivery and operation.

You will work closely with project teams across engineering, procurement, commercial, finance, insurance and senior management to

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with current practising certificate.
• Typically 5+ years' PQE gained in private practice or in-house.
• Significant experience advising on infrastructure, energy, construction or engineering projects.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience of complex commercial contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of risk allocation in project contracts.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the development and delivery of power generation and energy infrastructure projects.
• Advise on risk allocation and contractual structures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and joint venture partners.
• Support project financing requirements, including lender-related documentation and direct agreements.
• Provide company secretarial support across the business, including organising and supporting board and committee meetings.
• Manage pre-dispute matters and contentious project issues.
• Support adjudications, arbitration proceedings and litigation when required.
• Build strong relationships across engineering, commercial, procurement, finance and executive teams.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Risk allocation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Uniper seeks a commercially minded qualified solicitor to provide legal support across the development, construction, operation, refurbishment, optimisation and decommissioning of electricity generation assets. The role focuses on major energy and infrastructure projects, supporting business stakeholders from project inception through to delivery and operation.

You will work closely with project teams across engineering, procurement, commercial, finance, insurance and senior management to