In-House Counsel

Inova Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Group is seeking an ambitious in-house Legal Counsel to join our growing team and work closely with our Chief Legal Officer. This role moves beyond advisory work, partnering with project teams across land acquisition, development, construction, financing and operations for renewable energy projects.

You’ll collaborate with Development, Commercial, Engineering and Finance to keep projects moving forward.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in Ireland with 3–5 years post-qualification experience or equivalent.
• Experience in real estate, commercial contracts, construction or project finance.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills with ability to communicate advice clearly.
• Exposure to corporate transactions, fundraising, debt financing or M&A is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating land agreements, leases, easements, wayleaves and other development documents.
• Supporting title reviews, due diligence and site assembly for renewable energy projects.
• Advising on planning, permitting and grid connection, coordinating with external advisers as needed.
• Supporting project finance, corporate funding, investor documentation and due diligence.
• Providing practical legal advice with commercially balanced recommendations.
• Developing and refining templates, processes and ways of working with external advisers.
• Contributing to cross-functional collaboration and ownership across the organisation.

Skills

Real estate

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Project finance

M&A exposure

Planning & grid

Education

Solicitor qualification in Ireland

Job description

Our client is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel to join our growing team and work closely with our Chief Legal Officer.

This is an opportunity to move beyond a purely advisory role and become a valued partner to the teams delivering our renewable energy projects. You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of legal and commercial matters across the full project lifecycle, from land acquisition and development through to construction, financing and operations.

Working alongside colleagues across Development, Commercial, Engineering and Finance, you’ll help structure deals, negotiate key agreements, manage risk and find practical solutions that keep projects moving forward.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, develop your commercial judgement and build expertise across real estate, construction, energy and project finance. For the right person, this is a chance to develop into a well-rounded in‑house lawyer while contributing directly to the growth of a business at the centre of the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

Your work will be varied, hands‑on and closely connected to the delivery of our projects. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting project development: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating land agreements, leases, easements, wayleaves and other project origination and development documentation.
• Enabling site acquisition: Supporting title reviews, due diligence and site assembly for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Working across the project lifecycle: Advising on legal aspects of planning, permitting and grid connection, coordinating with external advisers where needed.
• Getting involved in transactions: Supporting project finance, corporate funding, investor documentation, due diligence and M&A activity.
• Providing practical legal advice: Helping colleagues navigate contractual, regulatory, governance and risk issues with clear, commercially balanced recommendations.
• Improving how we work: Developing and refining legal templates, processes and ways of working, while managing external legal advisers effectively.
• As part of a growing business, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute beyond a narrowly defined area of law, build relationships across the organisation and see the direct impact of your work.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with a strong legal foundation, a practical mindset and the curiosity to develop their expertise in a growing industry.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Qualification as a solicitor in Ireland, or an equivalent recognised qualification, with approximately 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Experience gained in a respected private practice firm and/or an in‑house legal team.
• Experience in real estate, commercial contracts, construction or project finance, with an interest in developing broader expertise across these areas.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills, with the confidence to work through complex issues and communicate advice clearly.
• Some exposure to corporate transactions, fundraising, debt financing or M&A.
• An interest in renewable energy, infrastructure and the commercial opportunities created by the energy transition.
• Experience with planning, land and property matters, or grid connection arrangements, would be an advantage.

You’ll be commercially curious, solutions‑focused and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment. You’ll know when to dig into the detail, when to take a pragmatic approach and when to seek specialist input. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, building relationships and taking ownership of your work.