Legal Counsel, Renewable Energy Developer

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

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• Development, construction and operational contracts across multiple Renewables technologies;
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• Land agreements (options, leases, servitudes, easements and wayleaves);
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• Project acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and investments;
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• Advising project teams on legal risk and contract strategy;
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• EPC, O&M, grid, consultancy and framework agreements; and
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• Advising senior stakeholders and managing external counsel.
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About You

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• Scottish‑qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years’ relevant PQE;
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• Strong commercial and/or corporate background;
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• Renewables, energy or infrastructure experience preferred (but other sectors considered);
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• Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts beneficial;
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• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach;
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• Confident, pragmatic and commercially minded, with the ability to manage stakeholders and influence at senior levels.
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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.

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• 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.
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