Renewable Energy jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Birmingham - West Midlands or London

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As the Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for ensuring that all commercial proposals and transactions comply with the Company’s policies and governance rules. You will support the UK business unit on all UK legal matters related to engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) projects, major procurements with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers globally, including certain corporate secretarial matters.

• Assist Linxon with legal issues such as contract law, corporate law, and antitrust law (excluding tax matters);
• Provide advice and guidance on construction claims and disputes, and manage their resolution;
• Train Linxon employees on internal regulations and legal matters;
• Research, advise, prepare, draft, review, comment on, and negotiate complex contractual documents and relevant legal documentation for local or regional EPC projects;
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues;
• Participate in negotiations and finalize contracts with clients, joint ventures, subcontractors, and suppliers;
• Liaise with other corporate functions and stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance requirements;
• Interpret laws, decrees, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests;
• Participate in the application and enforcement of corporate policies, procedures, and internal rules.

• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset;
• Several years of commercial law experience related to EPC/construction/litigation in a major firm or corporation; other relevant experiences may be considered;
• Exceptional drafting and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• Ability to provide timely legal advice within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team;
• Strategic, self-motivated, practical, and flexible approach;
• Positive, solution-focused, and results-driven attitude.

• Qualified Solicitor in the UK and Wales.

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise and Atkins Realis’s project management to focus on substations. Linxon is dedicated to delivering turnkey substation projects in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

This role offers an opportunity to be part of a growing company, face new challenges, and work with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC business. To learn more, click the link below.

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