Senior Legal Counsel (Energy) - London / Hybrid
You will provide end-to-end legal oversight across commercial contracts, construction and engineering contracts, energy regulation, property interfaces, procurement, corporate governance, disputes, risk management, and compliance, ensuring that the organisation's commercial and strategic interests are protected when navigating the complex legal landscape associated with energy infrastructure, construction, property rights, public-sector partnerships, and commercial concessions. Duties will include:
Commercial and Construction:- Lead negotiation and drafting of complex contracts including EPC/M, NEC/JCT, connection agreements, heat supply agreements, land rights, leases, purchase agreements, consortium agreements, professional services, and O&M contracts.
- Provide legal assurance across construction risk, CDM responsibilities, contractor liabilities, performance guarantees, bond/insurance structures, and delay/defect claims.
- Take ownership of claims, disputes, adjudications, mediation, or litigation, balancing legal, financial, operational, and reputational considerations.
- Manage external legal counsel effectively, ensuring strong value, efficient case management, and alignment with the organisation's commercial objectives.
- You will support the organisation's Company Secretarial function, ensuring compliance with Companies Act obligations, filing requirements, shareholder registers, PSC records, and statutory filings and may advise the Board and Committee Chairs on governance matters, duties, compliance, and regulatory obligations.
- Monitor and assist with operating the commercial policy framework, pricing guardrails, risk thresholds, margin protection, approval processes, and audit compliance.
- You will manage juniors within the Legal Team and help to foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and strategic legal partnering.
- Be responsible for autonomously managing external legal spend through disciplined scoping, budget management, and firm performance monitoring.
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