Legal Counsel

4 days ago


HoughtonLeSpring, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time
Elevation Recruitment Business Support is excited to be exclusively partnering with OnPath Energy in the recruitment of a Legal Counsel. OnPath Energy are one of the UK’s leading land-based developers of complex renewable energy infrastructure within the UK, specialising in the identification, development, consent, construction and operation of onshore wind, solar, and energy storage solutions , required for the transition to Net Zero.
The Legal Counsel position is a newly created opportunity that will play a key role within the business.
This individual will report to the General Counsel and will provide a wide range of legal advice and support. They will work within a collaborative environment across multiple functions, including finance, construction, commercial, and projects.
Benefits:
• Tusker car scheme (available from day one of employment)
• Hybrid flexible working
• Life insurance (7 times annual salary)
• On site gym 
• Electric charge points
• Bonus scheme
• Westfield health scheme
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Counsel :
Provide legal advice on corporate governance, commercial matters, finance and corporate transactions, property, planning, regulatory compliance, employment law, and intellectual property
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts such as property agreements, project development agreements, M&A documentation, supply contracts, and service agreements
Conduct legal research and stay informed on laws, regulations, and industry trends in the UK renewable energy sector
Support the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel
Assist in dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Participate in corporate governance and company secretary activities, including preparing and reviewing board materials, minutes, resolutions, and working with document management systems and Companies House
Requirements of the Legal Counsel:
Essential:
England and Wales or Scottish qualification
Minimum 1-2 years PQE – preferably with energy experience or related industries
Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation
Adaptable, possess strong learning agility, and fully invested in growing with the business
Desirable:
Familiarity with the energy market in the UK
Strong knowledge of project development and regulatory advice in relation to energy projects
Experience in financing structures and corporate transactions tax incentives for renewable energy projects
If you are someone who understands the importance of fostering a collaborative approach across a business and are ambitious in your career development with the possibility to grow into a General Counsel, then this could be the role for you
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