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Legal Counsel - Renewables Developer

London Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Join our legal team to support renewable energy projects and negotiate key agreements.
Company: We're a fast-growing UK renewables developer backed by a major investment fund.
Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent career growth opportunities.
Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven company making a real impact in the renewable energy sector.
Qualifications: Qualified solicitor (c1-4+ PQE) with experience in Corporate, Real Estate, Construction, or Renewables.
Other info: Work closely with stakeholders and contribute to team development in a supportive environment.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

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Director | Mack Legal | In-house Legal Recruitment

Legal Counsel

Hybrid working: London or Oxfordshire offices

Full time

£Competitive salary + Bonus

An opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly growing UK-based renewables developer (backed by a large renewables-focussed investment fund).

We have an ambitious strategy, a strong core team, and significant funding in place, and will be rolling out a significant number of new facilities across the UK over the next two years.

Our development programme has reached the point where we are now ready to build out the legal team as our first facilities become fully operational throughout 2025.

The Opportunity

Working alongside our Head of Legal this is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute Lawyer to join a renewable energy business undergoing significant growth.

The role offers abundant exposure to internal and external stakeholders, supporting the business with a wide range of matters including:

New site acquisitions, construction and development, site operations and offtake arrangements.
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of documents including commercial agreements, construction contracts, lease documents, NDAs and planning agreements.
Assist with financing/refinancing, acquisitions and disposals.
Support internal governance and approval processes, including liaising with shareholders, and coordinating with compliance, finance and other internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Carry out factual and legal research as required.
Support on general corporate matters such as employment, data protection and company secretarial.
Review and update policies and standard form contracts.
Contribute to legal and compliance training and the development of other team members.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor (c1-4+ PQE) in England & Wales either working in private practice or in-house looking to join a fast growing, renewable energy business. Experience in one or more of the following areas of law would be also beneficial Corporate, Real Estate, Construction or Renewables.

In return

You will be offered a competitive package, excellent ongoing support and mentoring and fantastic career prospects as we roll out a significant number of facilities across the UK.

Should you find this initial brief of interest please apply or contact Chris at Mack Legal for further insight. Please note that this assignment is being handled exclusively by Mack Legal.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal
Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Construction

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