At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate contracts, support teams, and contribute to sustainability initiatives.
- Company: Join a growing legal team in the renewable energy sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, hybrid working, and ESG-focused perks.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities in a fast-paced, collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years' PQE with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
This is a great opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to move in-house or build upon existing in-house experience. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad range of commercial, corporate and strategic matters. You'll be part of a growing legal team, supported by external counsel and legal technology tools, with plenty of scope to develop your responsibilities as the business grows.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including equipment supply and installation agreements
- Supporting the sales, procurement and operations teams with day-to-day legal advice
- Assisting with dispute management and regulatory compliance matters
- Contributing to ESG and sustainability initiatives, including the company's BCorp accreditation journey
- Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel on a variety of legal and commercial projects across the business
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- 1-5 years' PQE, ideally gained in projects and/or construction
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and project agreements, including high-value contracts
- Strong technical skills combined with a practical, commercial approach
- Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across a business
- A proactive and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment
- Based in or within a commutable distance of Bristol, with flexibility for hybrid working
Previous in-house experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Equally, solar sector experience is not required. The business is keen to hear from ambitious lawyers who are looking to develop their projects/commercial skillset and build a long-term career in-house.
What You’ll Get in Return:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary performance bonus (15% paid last year)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- ESG-focused benefits, including an EV car scheme and volunteering days
- Significant career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business
- Exposure to senior leadership and high-profile commercial projects
- A supportive and collaborative culture where you can genuinely make an impact
If you’re a junior lawyer looking to take the next step in your career and gain broad commercial experience within a growing in-house legal team, we’d love to hear from you.
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