Senior Legal counsel - Green Hydrogen

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the green hydrogen sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of energy project contracts, providing legal expertise in a rapidly growing market. You'll collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to significant projects that shape the future of renewable energy. The position supports hybrid working, ensuring flexibility while engaging in impactful work. If you are a qualified lawyer with a passion for energy law and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with several years of experience in energy law.
• Strong technical legal skills and ability to manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development and construction in the green hydrogen sector.
• Handle corporate matters and compliance issues.

Skills

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales

PQE in complex energy agreements

Strong technical legal skills

Ability to manage varied workload

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Green Hydrogen, London

Client: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

This role is for a Senior Legal Counsel based in London, joining a small but agile company that provides full value-chain green hydrogen energy solutions. The company has some of the leading global voices in the emerging green hydrogen market on their team.

The position involves working on a wide and varied range of hydrogen and renewable energy project contracts and issues, as well as corporate and governance matters.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the skills required include a mix of project and corporate energy expertise.

The Role:

• Project development and construction
• Asset operations and technical services
• Joint ventures
• Corporate matters
• Government and compliance

Skills:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
• Several years PQE in complex energy agreements and transactions
• Strong technical legal skills
• Ability to manage a wide and varied workload

The role offers hybrid working in London, along with a competitive salary and bonus structure.