Senior Legal Counsel - Offshore - Renewables

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a skilled legal professional to support high-value offshore projects. This role involves providing legal guidance on commercial agreements, collaborating with teams to develop strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in law, particularly in commercial contracting within the renewable energy sector, and will possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers significant career growth potential, with the opportunity to advance to Head of Legal within two years. If you're ready to take on a challenging role with a global leader, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of legal experience in commercial or construction contracting.
• Strong expertise in EPC FIDIC based contracts for offshore construction.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support in commercial and contractual matters.
• Reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB)

Tools

EPC FIDIC based contracts

Project planning and scheduling techniques

Job description

Job Description

£Excellent + Bonus + Benefits

Are you looking to join a global leader in renewable energy and play a key role in high-value offshore projects? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

The Company: A leading global developer in renewable energy projects, with one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry.

The Role: This position focuses on execution matters, including:

1. Providing legal support in commercial and contractual matters.
2. Collaborating with internal teams to develop contracting strategies and mitigate risks.
3. Reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.
4. Advising on compliance and regulatory matters.
5. Managing disputes and providing contractual interpretations.
6. Engaging with key stakeholders across various business functions.
7. Enhancing legal processes and providing internal training.

The Person: The ideal candidate will have:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent qualification.
2. 6+ years of legal experience in commercial or construction contracting within the renewable energy sector.
3. Strong expertise in EPC FIDIC based contracts for offshore construction.
4. Familiarity with project planning and scheduling techniques.
5. Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
6. Strong communication skills and the ability to advise senior stakeholders.
7. A detail-oriented approach and a proven track record in delivering high-quality results.
8. The ability to provide effective solutions to complex project issues in a fast-paced environment.
9. Willingness to travel as required.
10. Career growth to Head of Legal in 2 years.

If you are seeking a challenging role with significant career prospects, please send your CV immediately.

For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact:

Nickie Lynch

Executive Recruitment Consultant – Renewables

Hunter Philips

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.hunterphilips.com