Senior Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage corporate and finance-related legal matters. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with 8-10 years PQE in corporate law, preferably with experience in renewable energy. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing, purpose-driven business with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 8-10 years PQE with a strong focus on corporate and finance law.
• In-house experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or real estate development is preferred.
• Proven track record in managing complex transactions, including JVs, M&A, and funding deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal workstreams for corporate structuring and M&A transactions.
• Provide legal support for debt and equity funding.
• Support board governance activities and compliance.

Skills

Commercial astuteness

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent drafting and analytical skills

Highly organized

Strategic thinking

Collaborative team player

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & Finance)

Location: Preferably Head Office (with flexibility to work remotely two days per week)

Reporting to: General Counsel, Chief Commercial Affairs Officer, or equivalent

About the Company

This organisation is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, specialising in the development of solar and battery storage projects. With a strong focus on environmental sustainability and innovation, the company is committed to building a cleaner, greener future through the advancement of renewable energy solutions.

The team is driven by values of collaboration, integrity, and excellence. Employees benefit from a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning, professional development, and meaningful impact.

• Purpose: To power a sustainable future through clean energy and environmental stewardship.
• Mission: To lead innovation in sustainable energy by developing solutions that accelerate the energy transition, protect ecosystems, and empower communities.
• Vision: To deliver renewable energy solutions that generate long-term value, support local economies, and promote energy independence.

The Opportunity

A highly skilled and motivated Senior Legal Counsel is sought to lead on all corporate and finance-related legal matters. This is a senior-level role with responsibility for managing legal work across corporate structuring, joint ventures, capital raising, funding arrangements, governance, and M&A activity.

The successful candidate will act as a key legal advisor to internal stakeholders, collaborating closely with executive and finance teams to deliver commercially sound and legally robust outcomes. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ideal for a seasoned legal professional looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven business.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Transactional Legal Support

• Lead legal workstreams for corporate structuring and M&A transactions, including SPAs, JVs, reorganisations, and shareholder agreements
• Advise on group structuring and subsidiary governance, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation for capital raising and equity investments

Finance & Funding Oversight

• Provide legal support for debt and equity funding, including loan agreements, subscription agreements, intercreditor deeds, and security documentation
• Lead negotiations with lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, managing external counsel as needed
• Support the finance team on legal aspects of both project-level and corporate-level financing

Governance & Risk Management

• Support board governance activities, including drafting resolutions, maintaining statutory registers, and ensuring compliance
• Advise senior leadership on legal risks and the structuring of complex transactions
• Contribute to the development and implementation of legal policies and governance frameworks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, commercial, and development teams to provide integrated legal support
• Work closely with other legal team members to ensure alignment across all legal functions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external legal providers to ensure quality and cost-effective service delivery

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate
• 8-10 years PQE with a strong focus on corporate and finance law
• In-house experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or real estate development is preferred
• Proven track record in managing complex transactions, including JVs, M&A, and funding deals
• Experience in secondment or in-house roles is advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially astute with a pragmatic approach to legal risk
• Strong negotiator with excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-driven mindset
• Collaborative and trustworthy team player
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Impact & Progression

This is a pivotal legal role within the organisation, directly contributing to its growth and success. The successful candidate will play a key role in securing funding, optimising corporate structures, and delivering strategic transactions, while upholding high standards of governance and risk management.

There is clear potential for progression into a Head of Legal (Corporate & Finance) position as the company continues to scale. Ongoing professional development is actively supported, with opportunities to shape your career path in line with your ambitions.

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