Snr Legal Counsel – Onshore Renewables
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our industry-leading client's Onshore Europe Legal team, reporting to their Head of Legal. This role plays a critical part in supporting the delivery, construction and growth of large-scale onshore renewable energy across the UK and Ireland.
The Senior Legal Counsel will take a lead role during the construction and delivery phase of projects, while also supporting transactions, land and development activities, and wider commercial legal matters. This is a high-visibility, hands-on position working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Role
- Provide senior legal advice to onshore renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland
- Lead the negotiation and drafting of construction and delivery-stage contracts
- Work closely with commercial, construction and contract management teams and manage external legal counsel where required
- Support acquisitions, including due diligence, transaction structuring, negotiation and closing
- Coordinate legal inputs for landowner and development agreements, primarily for greenfield and early-stage projects
- Advise on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with utilities and corporate offtakers
- Support a broad range of legal matters including service contracts, regulatory and compliance issues
- Take on a leadership role within project teams, ensuring pragmatic and commercially focused legal support
Experience
- Qualified Solicitor in England, Scotland or Ireland
- Essential experience in the renewable energy sector
- Proven expertise in energy construction contracts, particularly EPC contracts
- Property and land law experience preferred
- M&A / transactional experience an advantage
- Strong interpersonal, organisational and stakeholder management skills
Key Contact
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