Head of Legal – Renewable Energy Platform
We are working with a leading renewable energy owner and operator with a significant portfolio of operational assets across the UK and Ireland. Backed by a major international energy group, the business is looking to substantially expand its portfolio over the coming years.
The business is looking to appoint a Head of Legal to lead its in-house legal function. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide strategic and commercially focused legal advice across the development, acquisition, construction and operation of renewable energy assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Leadership & Strategy: Act as the principal legal adviser to the business, supporting the Board and senior management on commercial decisions, legal risks and corporate governance.
- Commercial Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including EPC, O&M, supply, consultancy and other commercial contracts.
- Project Development: Provide legal support across land, planning, grid connections, regulatory matters and CfD auction processes.
- M&A & Transactions: Support acquisitions, disposals and financing transactions, coordinating legal due diligence and working with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
- Risk & Compliance: Oversee legal risk management, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations and dispute resolution.
- Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Development, Commercial and Finance teams, managing external legal advisers and relationships with relevant counterparties.
Requirements:
- UK or Common Law qualified solicitor with 5‑10 years' PQE, trained within a reputable law firm or in-house legal function.
- Strong experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or construction, ideally within a project development environment.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and project agreements.
- Sound understanding of regulatory, contractual and corporate governance matters.
- Commercially minded, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and operate independently.
- Exposure to project finance, banking or M&A transactions would be advantageous.
Location: London | Flexible working
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Head of Legal – Renewable Energy Platform in London employer: Mint Selection Ltd.
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