Legal Counsel

Green Recruitment Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewable energy firm is looking for a Legal Counsel. This hands-on role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements while providing business-focused legal support. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with strong experience in commercial contracts and an understanding of contract law. Renewable energy sector knowledge will be a distinct advantage. Join a dynamic organization that values mission-driven initiatives and offers the opportunity for significant impact in a scaling environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience in negotiating commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk.
• Renewable energy sector knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise business stakeholders on contractual risk and negotiation strategy.
• Support sales and procurement teams to close deals efficiently.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and standard terms.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify legal risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute management related to contracts.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract processes.

Skills

Negotiating commercial contracts

Translating legal issues into business-friendly advice

Understanding contract law and commercial risk

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

TGRC has been engaged by a fast-growing and ambitious renewable energy business that is continuing to build out its legal capability. As part of this growth, the business is open to speaking with Legal Counsel, Commercial Counsel, and experienced Paralegals who are keen to support a dynamic, mission-driven organisation in the renewable energy sector.

This is a hands-on role supporting the company’s commercial and operational activities, working closely with internal stakeholders to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal support as the organisation continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements

• Advise business stakeholders on contractual risk, deal structure, and negotiation strategy

• Support sales and procurement teams to enable efficient deal closure

• Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies

• Identify legal and commercial risks and propose pragmatic mitigation strategies

• Support dispute management related to commercial contracts

• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract processes and workflows

Your Experience

• Qualified lawyer

• Strong experience negotiating commercial contracts

• Solid understanding of contract law and commercial risk

• Ability to translate legal issues into clear, business-friendly advice

• Renewable energy sector knowledge