This is a senior position appropriate for a lawyer with more than 10 years of PQE with in depth experience of advising on energy projects and general commercial matters in-house.
Client Details
Our Client is a rapidly expanding energy developer with institutional funding.
Description
You will provide end-to-end legal oversight across commercial contracts, construction and engineering contracts, energy regulation, property interfaces, procurement, corporate governance, disputes, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that the organisation’s commercial and strategic interests are protected when navigating the complex legal landscape associated with energy infrastructure, construction, property rights, public-sector partnerships, and commercial concessions. Duties will include:
Commercial and Construction:
*Lead negotiation and drafting of complex contracts including EPC/M, NEC/JCT, connection agreements, heat supply agreements, land rights, leases, purchase agreements, consortium agreements, professional services, and O&M contracts.
*Provide legal assurance across construction risk, CDM responsibilities, contractor liabilities, performance guarantees, bond/insurance structures, and delay/defect claims.
Disputes:
*Take ownership of claims, disputes, adjudications, mediation, or litigation, balancing legal, financial, operational, and reputational considerations.
*Manage external legal counsel effectively, ensuring strong value, efficient case management, and alignment with the organisation’s commercial objectives.
Governance:
*You will support the organisation’s Company Secretarial function, ensuring compliance with Companies Act obligations, filing requirements, shareholder registers, PSC records, and statutory filings and may advise the Board and Committee Chairs on governance matters, duties, compliance, and regulatory obligations.
*Monitor and assist with operating the commercial policy framework, pricing guardrails, risk thresholds, margin protection, approval processes, and audit compliance.
Management:
*You will manage juniors within the Legal Team and help to foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and strategic legal partnering.
*Be responsible for autonomously managing external legal spend through disciplined scoping, budget management, and firm performance monitoring.
Profile
The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with extensive (at least 10 years) post-qualification experience (PQE) in industrial, energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or regulated sectors.
You will have
*a deep expertise in commercial contracting, EPC/NEC/JCT agreements, project finance structures, land/property law, safety regulation, and engineering-heavy environments.
*strong understanding of corporate law, Companies Act obligations, corporate governance, and Company Secretary duties.
*Proven ability to manage disputes, claims, adjudications, and complex negotiations.

This role offers the successful candidate the chance to gain experience advising Board Level Stakeholders, senior leadership teams, and shareholders.


The position does not offer sponsorship and the successful candidate must have a willingness and ability to attend the office in East London on at least two days per week.
Job Offer
For further information about the salary bonus and other benefits on offer for this position, please apply to this advert.