Renewables Commercial Lawyer Location: Liberty Building, Dublin Contract: Permanent - Full Time Working Hours: 37 hours - Monday to Friday We currently operate a hybrid working policy with a mix of working from the office and home. About Us Energia Group is a leading energy company in both RoI and NI, dedicated to decarbonising Ireland's energy system. Through three key units - Renewables, Flexible Generation, and Customer Solutions (Energia in RoI, Power NI in NI) - we offer advanced energy solutions. We're committed to driving Irelands renewable future and supporting local communities through initiatives like employee volunteering and community benefit funds. By 2030, we will invest €3bn in renewable technologies through our Positive Energy programme, aiming to reduce our electricity generations carbon intensity by 50%. Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are pursuing a science-based path to Net Zero. Energia Group holds the Business Working Responsibly Mark and supports the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, highlighting our commitment to biodiversity. Our talented employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth through Learning and Development programmes. We foster a safe, inclusive work environment, champion diversity, and are seeking people with positive energy to make an impact in their roles through a meaningful career with us. About the Role Energia Group has an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer, specializing in renewable energy, based in Dublin. This opportunity offers a dynamic blend of high-level commercial work alongside cutting-edge legal issues in the energy and renewables sector. Youll join a leading in-house team within the energy sector. Working as part of a cross-departmental team on regulatory and commercial contracts within the energy sector, including renewables, infrastructure, and sustainability-driven projects. This is a stand-out opportunity for a solicitor looking to build deep sectoral expertise and work on major commercial matters that shape the market and will give the successful candidate exposure to high-profile contracts and transformational transactions, the chance to specialise in fast-growing and intellectually stimulating practice areas and great opportunity to develop your career within the group. Responsibilities Day-to-day, heres what your new role would look like: Act as a trusted legal advisor to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, from project origination through planning, financing, construction and operation. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of high-value commercial contracts. Providing commercially focused legal advice across business areas. Supporting the delivery of business projects. Managing relationships with external advisors and key business partners. Identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risk in a fast-paced, growing environment. Taking responsibility for identifying and managing compliance, governance, and process improvements. About You Key Criteria - What Youll Need 5+ years PQE in a relevant discipline such as energy, commercial, property or construction, ideally with experience in commercial contracts, and energy. A commercial mindset and strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. A proactive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders. Self-motivated, highly driven individual who can manage their own workload. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to business colleagues. Desirable Criteria - These help decide between those who meet all the above key criteria: Demonstrable experience of any/all of the following: Working within a private practice commercial firm or in a commercial legal in-house team (NI, RoI or UK). Working on high-value or complex contracts. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team - client led or internal. Experience in the energy, renewable energy or infrastructure sectors. If you are enthusiastic about this role but dont meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your past experiences might be the perfect match for this or other positions, making you the unique talent were looking for. Energised for Better These are the behaviours, skills, and knowledge you need to be successful in our organisation: Leading Self Effective Collaboration Flexibility, Agility & Resilience Emotional Intelligence Future Ready Digital Readiness Ideation & Innovation Achieving Success Customer & Stakeholder Centric Critical Thinking & TPBN1_NI
Renewables Commercial Lawyer in Cardiff employer: Energia Group
Energia Group is an exceptional employer located in Belfast, offering a dynamic work environment that champions sustainability and employee development. With a strong commitment to decarbonising Ireland's energy system, employees benefit from a hybrid working policy, extensive learning opportunities, and a culture that values diversity and community engagement. Join us to be part of a meaningful journey towards a renewable future while enjoying a supportive workplace that prioritises your growth and well-being.
