At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support for renewable energy projects and manage contracts and stakeholders.
- Company: Leading Renewable Energy Developer with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension contributions, private healthcare, and agile working hours.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career growth in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in the renewable energy sector.
- Qualifications: Scottish-qualified solicitor with 4+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading Renewable Energy Developer with a diverse technology portfolio (wind, storage and emerging technologies).
Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide experienced, commercially-focused legal support across its UK platform.
This role sits as a Lead in‑house Lawyer , acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, embedded in the business, providing both strategic and day-to-day legal support that manages legal risk, transactions, projects and external stakeholders.
Key Focus Development, construction and operational contracts across multiple Renewables technologies; Land agreements (options, leases, servitudes, easements and wayleaves); Project acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and investments; Advising project teams on legal risk and contract strategy; EPC, O and Advising senior stakeholders and managing external counsel.
About You Scottish‑qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years’ relevant PQE ; Strong commercial and/or corporate background; Renewables, energy or infrastructure experience preferred (but other sectors considered); Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts beneficial; Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach; Confident, pragmatic and commercially minded, with the ability to manage stakeholders and influence at senior levels.
Why Apply?
Senior Legal Counsel level autonomy, visibility and influence.
Join a well-established (20 years +) business with Sustainability-led principles.
This is an exciting position that offers the right person a challenging and rewarding role, supporting the delivery of high-impact, low-carbon energy projects.
In return you can expect: a competitive salary; top employer contribution to the company pension scheme; a discretionary bonus (upto 20%); an excellent benefits package, including private health care, critical illness, death in service; enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay; agile working hours; EV salary sacrifice scheme; plenty of social activities and outings; and an inspiring workplace with great people.
If you’re interested in taking up this in-house Legal role at one of Scotland’s most highly-respected and well-liked Renewables Developers, send your CV to Mark at Melbury Search today.
Legal Counsel, Renewable Energy Developer employer: Melbury Search
Join a leading Renewable Energy Developer in Scotland, where you will play a pivotal role as Senior Legal Counsel, providing strategic legal support in a dynamic and sustainability-focused environment. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, the company offers a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside opportunities for professional growth and a vibrant work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to impactful low-carbon energy projects while enjoying a supportive and engaging workplace.
