Net Zero People are working with a leading BESS Renewable Power developer who are looking for a Legal Counsel based in London.
Reporting to the Legal Director, you will be involved in the acquisitions, development, financings, construction, and operations of renewable energy projects in the UK.
As the first UK-based legal counsel, you'll have considerable autonomy and coverage across the entire UK business, with scope to grow the position.
Main DutiesTake ownership of all UK legal matters with the support of the Legal Director and external counsel;Transactional work and management of external counsel on major renewable energy projects, including assisting on tenders, due diligence, M&A opportunities, and financing processes;Supporting the UK development team with property, planning, permitting, and connection processes (including applications to National Grid or other equivalent NETSO);Supporting the negotiation and review of various key commercial contracts across the full cycle of a renewable energy project, including land documents, development services agreements, EPC and O&M agreements, revenue agreements, share sale agreements, and finance documents;Ensuring continual compliance with applicable legislative and internal compliance requirements;Supporting the global legal strategy for corporate-related matters and commercial contracts with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and customers;Supporting the legal team in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives, including the implementation of legal tools (including legal AI) and standardisation of documentation and working practices across the UK.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of legal experience within the energy or renewables industry in the UK, comprising high-quality private practice experience and recent in-house experience – current in-house renewables experience will be advantageous;Experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing key energy project documents (including land, EPC, O&M, PPAs, optimization agreements, finance documents);Entrepreneurial spirit, confident conducting business development, and a driver of continuous improvement;A commercial, pragmatic, responsive, and flexible attitude to work with a commitment to deliver excellent outcomes.
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