IN HOUSE COMMERCIAL AND CONSTRUCTION LAWYER – ENERGY & POWER
London – hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home.
Role Overview
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a fast‑growing, UK‑based owner, operator and developer of energy assets in their search for an in‑house lawyer. The successful candidate will advise on project development, construction, commercial, procurement and operational matters for energy and infrastructure projects. The legal team works closely with commercial, technical and finance teams to provide high‑quality, business‑focused advice and support. This role will support the legal team in all activities related to the development and commercial management of power projects, working closely with project development, engineering and procurement teams and external stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities
- Advising project and execution teams on legal and commercial issues and risks throughout the whole lifecycle of renewable and conventional energy projects.
- Advising, independently and in conjunction with senior lawyers and/or external counsel, on a range of contracts with local and international counterparties related to construction, project development and commercial operation of assets.
- Drafting and negotiating standard form and bespoke contracts for procurement of assets and services.
- Advising on the acquisition of renewable and conventional energy assets, businesses and development opportunities.
- Working closely with commercial and financial specialists in negotiations and assisting prompt decision‑making among key stakeholders.
- Assessing project risks and risk‑management strategies and presenting these to directors and senior team members.
- Providing proactive legal support to commercial and operations teams on projects that are in‑contract and completed, and assisting monitoring of on‑going performance to enable the business to anticipate issues and manage risks.
- Ensuring that projects and transactions comply with all relevant corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Reviewing or performing legal due diligence where required.
- Ensuring ongoing compliance with responsibilities under law and regulation.
- Instructing, liaising with, and working alongside external legal counsel where required, including managing such counsel to minimise costs and deliver on budget.
About You
- UK‑qualified Solicitor with 3–6 years post‑qualification experience, either in private practice or in‑house.
- Previous experience within the energy or infrastructure sectors.
- Experience drafting and negotiating key commercial, construction and/or procurement contracts.
- Experience advising on and managing disputes within the infrastructure or energy sectors is desirable, though not essential.
We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.
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