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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal support for energy infrastructure projects, including risk allocation, contract negotiation, and project financing. Possesses strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a focus on delivering commercially pragmatic legal advice aligned with business objectives.
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Qualified Solicitor In England & Wales5+ Years' PQE In Infrastructure Or Energy ProjectsStrong Drafting And Negotiation SkillsExperience In Complex Commercial Contract NegotiationsKnowledge Of Project Finance Structures
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Hard Skills
Risk Allocation In Project ContractsDrafting And Negotiating DocumentationAdvising On Legal And Regulatory MattersDispute Resolution In ConstructionExperience With EPC, EPCM, FIDIC, NEC Or IChemE Contracts
Soft Skills
Excellent Stakeholder ManagementStrong Communication SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyManaging Multiple Competing Priorities
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Practising Certificate
Industry Keywords
Energy Infrastructure ProjectsElectricity GenerationPower SectorRenewablesLow-Carbon Energy Projects
Tech Stack
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal support for the development and delivery of power generation and energy infrastructure projects
- Support project financing requirements, including lender-related documentation and direct agreements
- Advise on risk allocation and contractual structures throughout the project lifecycle
- Support powered land opportunities, including data-centre development, site assembly, land rights, planning interfaces, grid connection and enabling infrastructure
- Draft and negotiate documentation relating to land use, power supply, grid capacity, private wire arrangements, development collaboration, exclusivity and long-term operational support
- Lead negotiations with contractors, suppliers, consultants and joint venture partners
- Support the business on operational assets, outages, modifications and major maintenance programmes
- Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice aligned with business objectives
- Advise on legal and regulatory matters affecting electricity generation businesses
- Provide company secretarial support, including organising and supporting board and committee meetings
- Manage pre-dispute matters and contentious project issues
- Support adjudications, arbitration proceedings and litigation when required
- Build strong relationships across engineering, commercial, procurement, finance and executive teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with current practising certificate
- Typically 5+ years' PQE gained in private practice or in-house
- Significant experience advising on infrastructure, energy, construction or engineering projects
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Experience of complex commercial contract negotiations
- Strong understanding of risk allocation in project contracts
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience in the electricity generation, power, renewables or wider energy sector is desirable
- Experience of EPC, EPCM, FIDIC, NEC or IChemE forms of contract is desirable
- Knowledge of project finance structures is desirable
- Experience supporting carbon capture, gas-fired generation, renewables, battery storage or low-carbon energy projects is desirable
- Experience of dispute resolution in construction or major projects is desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive salary
- Excellent company pension
- Health-related benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Home office equipment support
- Personal development and learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension with up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at company sites
- In-house Occupational Health Services
- Company-funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance-related benefits
- Share Incentive Plan
- Dental insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Life Insurance
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Option to buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities in the UK and internationally
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion support
- Regular training and workshops