Legal Advisor

Green Recruitment Company; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Southern England is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its transition to clean energy. This hybrid role will involve providing legal support across development, operations, and commercial teams, drafting a variety of contracts and managing compliance obligations. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with strong experience in commercial or energy law and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary (pro-rated for part-time hours)

3-day-in-office hybrid working model

Influence renewable energy projects

Supportive mission-driven culture

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, energy, infrastructure, or real estate law.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on planning and regulatory matters.
• Lead and enhance risk and compliance frameworks.
• Advise on data protection and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Commercial law

Energy law

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Legal Counsel passionate about accelerating the transition to clean energy? We’re looking for an experienced legal professional to join our growing team in Southern England and play a key role in shaping the future of our renewable energy projects.

About Us

We are a fast-growing renewable energy developer and operator, committed to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across the South of England. As we scale our portfolio, we’re strengthening our in-house legal capabilities to support our mission of delivering clean, reliable energy to communities and businesses.

The Role

As our Legal Counsel, you will provide pragmatic, business-focused legal support across the company. You’ll work closely with our development, operations, and commercial teams, ensuring projects progress smoothly while helping us manage legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in our Southern England office (remaining time can be worked from home). The position is ideally suited to someone seeking part-time or flexible hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including land agreements, EPC/O&M contracts, NDAs, supply agreements, and project development documents)

• Provide legal advice on planning, environmental, and regulatory matters relating to renewable energy projects

• Support corporate governance, company secretarial duties, and external counsel management

• Lead and enhance our risk and compliance frameworks, including policies, training, and monitoring

• Advise on data protection, health & safety compliance, and ESG‑related obligations

• Act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, identifying legal risks and enabling informed decision‑making

About You

• UK-qualified solicitor with experience in commercial, energy, infrastructure, or real estate law

• Strong understanding of contractual risk, regulatory frameworks, and compliance best practice

• Comfortable working autonomously and balancing a varied workload

• Collaborative, solutions‑driven, and able to communicate legal concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders

• Passion for sustainability and the renewable energy sector

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (pro‑rated for part‑time hours)

• 3‑day‑in‑office hybrid working model

• Opportunity to directly influence meaningful renewable energy projects

• Supportive, mission‑driven culture with room to grow