Head of Legal - Renewable Energy Platform

Head of Legal - Renewable Energy Platform

We are working with a leading renewable energy owner and operator with a significant portfolio of operational assets across the UK and Ireland. Backed by a major international energy group, the business is looking to substantially expand its portfolio over the coming years.

The business is looking to appoint a Head of Legal to lead its in-house legal function. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide strategic and commercially focused legal advice across the development, acquisition, construction and operation of renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Leadership & Strategy: Act as the principal legal adviser to the business, supporting the Board and senior management on commercial decisions, legal risks and corporate governance.
• Commercial Contracts: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including EPC, O&M, supply, consultancy and other commercial contracts.
• Project Development: Provide legal support across land, planning, grid connections, regulatory matters and CfD auction processes.
• M&A & Transactions: Support acquisitions, disposals and financing transactions, coordinating legal due diligence and working with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Risk & Compliance: Oversee legal risk management, regulatory compliance, contractual obligations and dispute resolution.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Development, Commercial and Finance teams, managing external legal advisers and relationships with relevant counterparties.

Requirements:

• UK or Common Law qualified solicitor with 5 10 years' PQE, trained within a reputable law firm or in-house legal function.
• Strong experience in renewable energy, infrastructure or construction, ideally within a project development environment.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and project agreements.
• Sound understanding of regulatory, contractual and corporate governance matters.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders and operate independently.
• Exposure to project finance, banking or M&A transactions would be advantageous.

Location: London Flexible working