Senior Project or Construction Lawyer – Offshore Renewables (Energy)

Company: McKenzie Douglas
Apply for the Senior Project or Construction Lawyer – Offshore Renewables (Energy)
Location: London
Job Description:

Description

Offshore Renewables division of a FTSE 100 energy business seeks a Senior Solicitor to support the business on major offshore projects. Hybrid – two days a week in a regional office required.

An exciting opportunity to develop your legal skills in a high profile and rapidly evolving sector playing a critical role in supporting the transition towards net zero.

Responsibilities:

  • You will provide legal advice and support to various stakeholders
  • Providing high quality legal support on a variety of construction and commercial matters for the development of new off-shore projects and once operating. These may include FIDIC, NEC, Logic, O&M, design, supply and installation agreeements.
  • Gain a clear understanding of strategic priorities and assist in ensuring these are delivered.
  • Engage and manage external counsel.
  • Build and maintain good business relationships.
  • Mentor and manage more junior lawyers in the team.
  • We are looking for:

  • Qualified lawyer in either England and Wales, Scotland or Ireland
  • Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house
  • Confident solicitor with construction or commercial law experience
  • Experience working on complex projects, with some exposure to renewable or offshore energy projects required
  • Ideally experience drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC and O&M an advantage
  • Package on Offer:

  • Attractive base salary
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus to 15%
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Discounted health cover
  • Enhanced annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
  • Product discounts
  • 34 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Flexible working with a minimum of 2 day in the office per week
  • Apply:

    If you are interested in this Senior Project and Construction Solicitor position

    Posted: March 14th, 2026