Senior Legal Counsel - Renewables

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to drive project execution and support tender processes. This role requires a legal expert with over 10 years of experience in commercial and construction contracts, particularly in Wind Energy and EPCI projects. You will collaborate with project teams, manage contract risks, and ensure compliance while delivering high-quality results. Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to the transition to renewable energy and make a significant impact on innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years legal counsel experience in commercial/construction contracting.
• Strong track record of EPCI contracts in offshore construction.

Responsibilities

• Support tender processes, project acquisition, and execution phases.
• Collaborate on contracting strategy and analyze contract risks.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

Tools

FIDIC-based contracts

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy – London UK

Are you passionate about driving the transition to renewable energy with a global leader? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Company

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

The Role

The primary focus of the role will be on execution matters, including:

• Providing comprehensive support throughout tender processes, project acquisition, and project execution phase.
• Collaborating with project management and senior contract management teams to formulate contracting strategy for projects and analyze contract risks and form mitigation strategies.
• Tendering to contract award stages.
• Identifying and qualifying subcontractors for identified scopes of work.
• Preparing or reviewing requests for proposals/tender documents for distribution to vendors.
• Reviewing and evaluating proposals for tender and leading the commercial review of bids.
• Performing contract review and preparing contract summary documentation for use by project teams.
• Demonstrating an extensive business and commercial understanding, as well as having the ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of compliance matters.

The Person

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
• 10+ years legal counsel experience in a commercial/construction contracting environment within Wind Energy, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Rail or EPCI.
• A strong track record of EPCI contracts associated with offshore construction – Substations, Wind turbines, Cables, Foundations, HVDC.
• Familiarity with project planning and scheduling techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with strong communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented legal professional with a proven track record in delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to effectively deliver solutions to complex project issues to senior management and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with FIDIC-based contracts.

For more information and a confidential career discussion please contact:

Executive Senior Recruitment Consultant

Hunter Philips

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.hunterphilips.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting