Legal Counsel, UK Origination
The purpose of this role is to primarily provide legal support and management of matters for our origination business which has a strong focus on renewable energy.
Location: This role can be largely based at home but requires flexibility to work from our London office and travel as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on negotiation of complex energy agreements, including power, gas, biomethane, and certificates.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts in close partnership with the business.
- Support cross‑functional projects and working groups, offering clear legal insight and risk assessment.
- Partner with Contract Management and Credit teams to manage and optimise the existing contract portfolio.
- Advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including NDAs, guarantees, letters of credit, and PoAs.
- Enable business growth by supporting new products, market expansion, and entry into new jurisdictions.
- Monitor and assess regulatory developments, advising on impact and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with renewables teams to support green certificate trading activities.
- Manage disputes, including pre‑litigation matters, working with external counterparties and legal counsel.
- Contribute to wider legal team initiatives and engage external counsel where required.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with experience in energy, commodities, or a similarly complex, regulated sector.
- Strong track record in drafting, structuring, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate large, complex matters with confidence.
- Sound commercial judgement and clear understanding of how legal decisions support strategic business goals.
- Confidence in communicating legal risk clearly, with pragmatic, solution‑focused mitigation strategies.
- Collaborative, proactive approach – comfortable working closely with teams as a trusted advisor.
- Experience managing or instructing external counsel where required.
- Keen interest in regulatory developments and industry trends, particularly within the energy sector.
We offer a flexible work environment, competitive rewards, and a supportive culture that prioritises professional and personal well‑being.
