At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on a high-profile offshore wind leasing programme.
- Company: Leading organisation in the UK's energy transition.
- Benefits: Attractive day rate, hybrid working, and exposure to strategic projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders and manage legal risks.
- Why this job: Join a flagship renewable energy initiative and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in infrastructure and energy law.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.
You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.
- Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
- Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
- Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
- Managing legal risk and governance requirements
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
- Actively managing external counsel
You will be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.
You’ll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:
- Infrastructure projects
- Energy (including renewables)
- Commercial agreements
- Public procurement
- Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
- External counsel management
Exposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We’re looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.
Attractive day rate, dependent on experience. Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially. Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme. Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters. The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project.
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Interim Lead Legal Advisor - Offshore Wind Leasing in London employer: Hays Legal
Join a pioneering organisation at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant offshore wind leasing programme. With a flexible part-time contract and hybrid working arrangements, this role offers an attractive day rate and the chance to collaborate with senior stakeholders on complex strategic and regulatory matters, fostering both professional growth and meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector.
