🚀 Commercial Lawyer - Renewable Energy
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Net Zero Evolution
- 📍 Location: East Midlands
- đź“… Posted: Oct 23, 2025
Corporate Lawyer - Renewable Energy
ÂŁ60K - ÂŁ70K + Corporate Benefits Package
Hybrid into Midlands - 80% WFH
Your New Employer
Our client is a global energy powerhouse at the forefront of the clean energy transition, leading large-scale infrastructure and sustainability projects across the UK. With a reputation for driving innovation in renewable generation, decentralised energy, and industrial decarbonisation, they are shaping the future of energy for communities, hospitals, and major industrial clients alike.
Your New Role
We’re seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsels to support the Energy Infrastructure and Industrial & Commercial divisions. In these roles, you’ll provide high-quality in-house legal advice on some of the UK’s most exciting sustainable energy projects, from onsite and offsite solar PV and wind to heat pumps and district heating networks. You’ll advise on complex commercial agreements including ESCO, private wire, waste heat off-take, and energy supply contracts, as well as PPAs, metering, and data arrangements. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll balance legal risk management with commercial enablement - helping deliver innovative energy solutions that make a real-world impact.
Your Background
You’ll be a UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in construction or complex commercial contracts, ideally within the energy or infrastructure sectors. You bring strong business acumen, a practical and solutions-focused approach, and confidence advising across multiple stakeholders. Experience in a regulated or in-house environment is advantageous, as is familiarity with PPAs or energy infrastructure projects. Above all, you’ll be a clear communicator with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
What’s On Offer
You’ll join a global leader committed to shaping a sustainable future. Expect a competitive package including 34 days of annual leave inc. bank holidays, a generous pension and bonus scheme, life cover, and access to a flexible benefits platform. The business also offers market-leading hybrid working policies, family-friendly support, and ongoing career development opportunities within an inclusive, forward-thinking culture.
Get in Touch
If you’re a commercial legal professional ready to help power the next generation of sustainable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity further.
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