Senior Legal Counsel, Renewable Energy & Projects

B.b.-Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarcentury Africa is seeking a legally experienced professional to join its in-house team. You will draft, review and negotiate project development documentation, EPC/OM and financing agreements, concessions and SPAs while coordinating with diverse departments and external counsel in England and Africa.

The role requires a law degree and 5+ years in international projects or project finance, with strong drafting, negotiating and stakeholder-management skills, plus willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Law degree.
• At least five years post qualification experience in an international law firm or in house, in projects / project finance, corporate finance or M&A, ideally with an energy/renewable focus.
• Demonstrable experience of drafting and negotiating transactional legal documentation.
• Experience in international markets, preferably emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate project development documents including land agreements, grid and PPA contracts, concessions and government support agreements.
• Review and analyse permits and consents to advise on rights needed for each jurisdiction.
• Manage legal workstreams and liaise with counterparties to push deals forward.
• Advise on EPC contracts, contractor and employer claims, extensions of time and disputes.
• Provide written/verbal risk assessment to senior management and influence decision making.
• Develop relationships with utilities, ministries, contractors and funders; regular liaison.
• Review regulation and licensing regimes to guide project development and operations.
• Represent the company in meetings and negotiations with key stakeholders.
• Embed AI tools in the Legal Team’s workflow.

Skills

English communication

Stakeholder management

Legal drafting

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Law degree

Tools

Legal AI tools

Job description

Solarcentury Africa is seeking a legally experienced professional to join its in-house team. You will draft, review and negotiate project development documentation, EPC/OM and financing agreements, concessions and SPAs while coordinating with diverse departments and external counsel in England and Africa.

The role requires a law degree and 5+ years in international projects or project finance, with strong drafting, negotiating and stakeholder-management skills, plus willingness to travel to