Senior Project or Construction Lawyer – Offshore Renewables (Energy)

McKenzie Douglas; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project or Construction Lawyer to support offshore renewable projects. The role requires a qualified solicitor with construction or commercial law experience and offers a hybrid working model with 34 days of holiday. Key responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing external counsel, and mentoring junior lawyers. Competitive package includes bonuses and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Bonus up to 15%

Discounted health cover

Enhanced annual leave

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible working with minimum 2 days in office

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in either England and Wales, Scotland or Ireland.
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house.
• Confident solicitor with construction or commercial law experience.
• Experience working on complex projects, exposure to offshore energy projects required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to various stakeholders.
• Provide legal support on construction and commercial matters.
• Engage and manage external counsel.
• Build and maintain good business relationships.

Skills

Construction law experience

Commercial law experience

Mentorship skills

Business relationship management

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, Scotland or Ireland

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Senior Project or Construction Lawyer – Offshore Renewables (Energy)

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Offshore Renewables division of a FTSE 100 energy business seeks a Senior Solicitor to support the business on major offshore projects. Hybrid - two days a week in a regional office required.

An exciting opportunity to develop your legal skills in a high profile and rapidly evolving sector playing a critical role in supporting the transition towards net zero.

Responsibilities:

• You will provide legal advice and support to various stakeholders.
• Providing high quality legal support on a variety of construction and commercial matters for the development of new offshore projects and once operating. These may include FIDIC, NEC, Logic, O&M, design, supply and installation agreements.
• Gain a clear understanding of strategic priorities and assist in ensuring these are delivered.
• Engage and manage external counsel.
• Build and maintain good business relationships.
• Mentor and manage more junior lawyers in the team.

We are looking for:

• Qualified lawyer in either England and Wales, Scotland or Ireland.
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house.
• Confident solicitor with construction or commercial law experience.
• Experience working on complex projects, with some exposure to renewable or offshore energy projects required.
• Ideally experience drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and O&M an advantage.

Package on Offer:

• Bonus to 15%.
• Discounted health cover.
• Enhanced annual leave and maternity/paternity leave.
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Apply:

If you are interested in this Senior Project and Construction Solicitor position, please submit your application.