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Senior Legal Counsel - Renewables

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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24 days ago

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An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to drive the transition to sustainable practices. This role focuses on providing comprehensive legal support throughout tender processes and project execution phases. You will collaborate with project management teams to formulate contracting strategies, analyze risks, and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial contracting within the renewable energy sector, particularly with EPCI contracts. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the renewable energy landscape.

10+ years of legal counsel experience in commercial/construction contracting.
Strong track record of EPCI contracts associated with offshore construction.

Provide support throughout tender processes and project execution.
Collaborate with teams to formulate contracting strategies and analyze risks.

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB)

FIDIC-based contracts

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel – Renewable Energy – London UK

£Excellent + Bonus + Benefits

Are you passionate about driving the transition to renewable energy with a global leader? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

The Company

A leading global developer in renewable energy projects, with one of the broadest product portfolios in the industry.

The Role

The primary focus of the role will be on execution matters, including:

Providing comprehensive support throughout tender processes, project acquisition, and project execution phase.
Collaborating with project management and senior contract management teams to formulate contracting strategy for projects and analyze contract risks and form mitigation strategies.
Tendering to contract award stages.
Identifying and qualifying subcontractors for identified scopes of work.
Preparing or reviewing requests for proposals/tender documents for distribution to vendors.
Reviewing and evaluating proposals for tender and leading the commercial review of bids.
Performing contract review and preparing contract summary documentation for use by project teams.
Demonstrating an extensive business and commercial understanding, as well as having the ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of compliance matters.

The Person

Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
10+ years of legal counsel experience in a commercial/construction contracting environment within Wind Energy, Power, Oil and Gas, Rail, or EPCI.
A strong track record of EPCI contracts associated with offshore construction – Substations, Wind Turbines, Cables, Foundations, HVDC.
Familiarity with project planning and scheduling techniques.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with strong communication skills.
Detail-oriented legal professional with a proven track record in delivering high-quality results.
Ability to effectively deliver solutions to complex project issues to senior management and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with FIDIC-based contracts.

For more information and a confidential career discussion, please contact:

Nickie Lynch
Executive Senior Recruitment Consultant
Hunter Philips
Global Executive Search

Email: Nickie.lynch@hunterphilips.com

Web: www.hunterphilips.com

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