Job Description
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A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. If you are only looking for full-time contract roles but fit the criteria below, we would still like to hear from you.
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Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.
Your new role
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You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.
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- Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
- Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
- Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
- Managing legal risk and governance requirements
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
- Actively managing external counsel
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You'll be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.
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What you'll need to succeed
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You'll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:
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- Infrastructure projects
- Energy (including renewables)
- Commercial agreements
- Public procurement
- Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
- External counsel management
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Exposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential.
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You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We're looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.
What you'll get in return
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- Attractive day rate, dependent on experience
- Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially
- Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme
- Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters
- The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project
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What you need to do nown If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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