Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (4–8 PQE) – Renewable Energy (M&A / BESS)

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading renewable energy platform to appoint a Legal Counsel with 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to support its growing portfolio of clean energy assets. This role offers exposure to high-value transactions across renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on M&A activity across their BESS portfolio

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and project investments
• Supporting the development, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy and BESS projects
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents including SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, and ancillary documentation
• Providing legal input on project structuring, risk allocation, and regulatory considerations
• Coordinating with external counsel and internal stakeholders across development, finance, and operations teams
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal governance frameworks

Candidate Profile

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) with 4–8 years’ PQE
• Strong experience in corporate/M&A transactions, ideally gained at a leading law firm or in-house within the energy or infrastructure sector
• Demonstrable exposure to renewable energy projects; experience with BESS is highly desirable
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy transition
• Involvement in complex, high-impact renewable energy and storage projects
• Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
• Competitive remuneration and career progression opportunities

For more information on this and similar positions please apply for a confidential discussion.

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