Melbury Search
Legal Counsel, Renewable Energy Developer
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The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen at a leading Renewable Energy Developer with a diverse technology portfolio (wind, storage and emerging technologies). Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide experienced, commercially-focused legal support across its UK platform.
This role sits as a Lead in‑house Lawyer, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership, embedded in the business, providing both strategic and day-to-day legal support that manages legal risk, transactions, projects and external stakeholders.
Key Focus
- Development, construction and operational contracts across multiple Renewables technologies;
- Land agreements (options, leases, servitudes, easements and wayleaves);
- Project acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and investments;
- Advising project teams on legal risk and contract strategy;
- EPC, O&M, grid, consultancy and framework agreements; and
- Advising senior stakeholders and managing external counsel.
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About You
- Scottish‑qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years’ relevant PQE;
- Strong commercial and/or corporate background;
- Renewables, energy or infrastructure experience preferred (but other sectors considered);
- Knowledge of construction and engineering contracts beneficial;
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach;
- Confident, pragmatic and commercially minded, with the ability to manage stakeholders and influence at senior levels.
Why Apply?
- Senior Legal Counsel level autonomy, visibility and influence.
- Join a well-established (20 years +) business with Sustainability-led principles. This is an exciting position that offers the right person a challenging and rewarding role, supporting the delivery of high-impact, low-carbon energy projects.
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In return you can expect:
- A competitive salary;
- Top employer contribution to the company pension scheme;
- A discretionary bonus (up to 20%);
- An excellent benefits package, including private health care, critical illness, death in service;
- Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay;
- Agile working hours;
- EV salary sacrifice scheme;
- Plenty of social activities and outings; and
- An inspiring workplace with great people.
If you’re interested in taking up this in-house Legal role at one of Scotland’s most highly-respected and well-liked Renewables Developers, send your CV to Mark at Melbury Search today.
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