Paralegal à United States

Client: Confidential

Location: Broughton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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31.05.2025

15.07.2025

This role sits within a busy, pan-European legal team and focuses primarily on providing legal support for our client's UK renewable energy portfolio, while also contributing to broader European initiatives.

The position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including advising on project development, construction, and operation of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. It includes drafting and negotiating contracts such as EPC, grid connection, O&M, lease, and joint venture agreements, ensuring compliance with UK energy, environmental, planning, and land-use regulations.

The UK Legal Counsel will support permitting and regulatory processes, engage with external stakeholders, manage legal disputes, and supervise external counsel when needed. The role also includes supporting M&A and financing transactions, contributing to internal policy implementation, and maintaining legal documentation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales and/or Scotland with 5–7 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the renewable energy sector, with strong expertise in UK administrative, real estate, and/or construction law. Strong contract negotiation skills, project management ability, and experience in a multinational or energy-focused environment are essential.

On Offer: A vibrant, collaborative team environment, hybrid working arrangements, and engaging work in a thriving business.

For more information, please contact Liz Frost for a confidential discussion: [emailprotected] or call T: 0131 538 0900 / M: 07399933089