Legal Counsel in City of London

Island Green Power is a leading renewable energy company dedicated to the development of sustainable energy projects, namely solar and battery storage. With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, we strive to create a greener future by harnessing the power of renewable resources.

At Island Green Power, we value teamwork, integrity, and excellence. Our diverse team of professionals collaborates to deliver outstanding results in the renewable energy sector. We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth, learning, and professional development.

We are seeking a Legal Counsel (Commercial & Corporate) to join our growing in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic renewable energy business, supporting across a broad range of corporate, commercial, and project-related legal matters.

You will play a key role in coordinating and delivering legal support across M&A transactions, due diligence processes, corporate governance, and commercial contracting. Working closely with colleagues across the business and external advisers, you will ensure that matters are managed efficiently and to a high standard.

This role is well suited to a commercially minded, highly organised lawyer looking to move in-house or further develop their in-house career while contributing to the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating legal due diligence workstreams, including managing data rooms, organising documentation, and tracking transaction timelines
• Supporting corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and financing activities
• Drafting, reviewing, and managing a range of commercial agreements, such as NDAs, supplier contracts, and standard terms and conditions
• Acting as a first-line reviewer of due diligence reports and key transaction documents, identifying risks and coordinating internal responses
• Managing corporate governance matters, including SPV incorporations, board and shareholder matters, and statutory filings
• Supporting KYC, audit, and compliance processes in collaboration with Finance and external advisers
• Preparing documentation for execution and ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Acting as a central point of coordination across corporate and project workstreams
• Assisting with the development and enhancement of legal processes, templates, and contract management practices
• Managing relationships with external legal advisers to ensure effective delivery

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), with approximately 3-4 years’ PQE
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law, gained in private practice and/or in-house
• Experience supporting corporate transactions, including M&A, project acquisitions or disposals, joint ventures, and financing activities (essential)
• Hands-on experience managing legal due diligence processes and data rooms (essential)
• Experience reviewing and managing commercial contracts, including supplier agreements and standard terms
• Some knowledge of property or construction documentation would be beneficial
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams effectively
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership of process-driven legal work
• An interest in renewables, infrastructure, or project-based businesses (desirable)

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Health Insurance
• 4% pension contribution (if the employee contributes 4%)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Access to a free gym
• Hybrid working (London office presence expected several days per week)