Legal Counsel

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting‑edge technology and diverse talent. We are committed to embracing new state‑of‑the‑art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support our EPC activities across the UK and Ireland, reporting into the London‑based Legal team. This role will provide high‑quality, commercially focused legal advice across the full project lifecycle, from tendering and procurement through to project delivery and operations.

Your role will encompass:

• Provide high‑quality, responsive legal advice to support business objectives and project needs across the UK and Ireland.
• Draft, review, negotiate and finalize EPC, O&M, subcontract and supply agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project teams in the administration and management of EPC and O&M contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations by all parties.
• Provide legal guidance across the EPC and O&M contract chain, identifying and mitigating contractual and commercial risks.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Legal Team processes, procedures and best practices while ensuring adherence to established systems and governance requirements.
• Liaise with external legal advisors to obtain fee quotations, manage legal spend and ensure timely delivery of legal support while effectively prioritizing workloads and meeting business deadlines.

What you bring to the role:

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales with a valid practising certificate; dual qualification in another European country would be an advantage.
• 3 years’ PQE relevant experience in the EPC energy sector in the UK.
• Experience in EPC contracts throughout the contract chain including tenders, procurement, EPC and O&M contracts, supply and subcontracting.
• Experience in energy/infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience both in private practice and in‑house will be considered an advantage.

Share the same Value Based Behaviors:

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability

Benefits:

• Be part of a growing UK business within a global energy leader.
• Work on high‑value, complex renewable and infrastructure projects.
• Gain broad exposure across the EPC contract lifecycle.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Hybrid working with a London office base.

We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential. At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have diversity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.