Lawyer

This is a great opportunity for a talented Lawyer to join our growing legal team. As a newly established green organisation, we have ambitious plans to drive the transition to sustainable solutions. The role will be focusing on a range of legal aspects including real estate transactions, permitting, and general corporate matters essential to our operations.

Key Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the legal function of a fast-growing green business at the forefront of the renewables sector.

1. Real Estate & Permitting
   Working on the acquisition, leasing, and development of sites for renewable projects.
   Conduct due diligence, title reviews, and zoning analyses for land and infrastructure development.
   Support permitting and regulatory approval processes, liaising with local authorities, planning consultants, and regulators.
   Ensure compliance with environmental, planning, and land use regulations.
2. Corporate & Commercial
   Provide legal support on corporate governance, joint ventures, and corporate structuring.
   Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, and supplier agreements.
   Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and deal structuring.
   Ensure compliance with UK company law and energy sector regulations.
3. General Legal Support
   Support dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and internal policies.
   Stay up to date with renewable laws and industry developments.

Qualifications & Experience

1. You will be a qualified Lawyer with 3-6 years' PQE, ideally from a top-tier law firm or in-house role in real estate renewables, or infrastructure experience.
2. Experience of acquisitions, leasing, and land due diligence.
3. Knowledge of permitting, planning, and regulatory frameworks in the UK.
4. Corporate/commercial experience, including contract negotiation and governance.
5. This would be a great opportunity to develop a long-term career and be part of a mission-driven company shaping the future of renewables.

A hybrid working model is in place. Competitive salary and benefits package. A dynamic, fast-growing environment with opportunities for career progression.