Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy
- Posted 08 July 2022
- Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Energy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
- ReferenceVRLI-1JUL
- Contact NameVictoria Robinson
Job description
Our client is a renewable energy developer and they are looking for a legal counsel to join their growing team. You will support the General Counsel with the management of legal issues and risks, and manage external legal providers.
You will support project development, construction, and operations; project financing and sponsor funding; acquisitions and divestments; corporate governance; and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Main accountabilities
Supporting a wide range of legal issues
Assisting external counsel
Collaborating with deal teams on structuring and negotiating projects (including financing arrangements) and transactions
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified solicitor in England or the Commonwealth
Have 3 years of PQE
Energy projects experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivation and time-management skills.
Fluent in English