Legal Counsel

BayWa r.e. AG; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a qualified legal counsel to join its collaborative legal team. You will provide vital legal support for renewable projects across the UK and Ireland, particularly in real estate, finance, and regulatory matters. With at least 2 years PQE, you should have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance Cover

Company Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Environment

Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus

Access to online benefits portal

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Mental Health First Aid support

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in relevant legal fields.
• Experience with renewable energy projects preferred.
• Right to work in the UK or Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to project managers and developers.
• Drive legal matters related to project development.
• Manage risk, contract drafting, and negotiations.

Skills

Real estate expertise

Attention to detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Commercial awareness

Self-motivated

Teamwork abilities

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or Ireland

Job description

UKRE BayWa r.e. UK Limited## **About the role**We are looking for a legal counsel to join our friendly and collaborative UK & Ireland legal team, which is currently comprised of 3 legal counsel and a paralegal, led by Head of Legal. The legal team provides legal support to the Projects business and teams across wind, solar PV and battery storage in the UK and Ireland, and during the full project lifecycle. The legal team also plays a core role in acquisition and sale transactions, partnership arrangements and project financing.This role will be based in one of our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Cork with occasional travel to the other offices. Our business operates a hybrid working model to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, whilst enabling flexibility, with 60% of our time office-based.We particularly welcome applicants with real estate expertise given our growing development portfolio, and dual qualified candidates.## **What you’ll do*** Providing legal support to project managers, developers and construction managers in relation to onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects across the UK and Ireland;* Driving legal matters relating to all aspects of project development and delivery, including due diligence, acquisition, land, construction, route to market, project financing, project sales and regulatory, corporate and commercial matters;* Identifying the need for legal and commercial input and support across the business and supporting as required in risk management, contract drafting/negotiation and contract implementation;* Developing and implementing core processes and systems to enable efficient contracting processes and contract management;* Procuring, managing, and reviewing legal advice provided by external law firms.## **What you’ll need to succeed*** You will be a qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or Ireland with at least 2 years PQE* You will have experience in real estate, planning, corporate, project finance, regulatory, construction or projects practice areas;* Previous experience of working on renewable energy projects is preferred but not essential;* Excellent attention to detail, with strong written and oral communication skills;* Shows a keen understanding of the company's needs and seeks to tailor advice appropriately;* Commercially aware;* Takes responsibility for leading on legal aspects of transactions and delivery of projects;* Self-motivated and driven;* Works well as part of a team;* Naturally well prepared and organised, able to deal with competing priorities to meet deadlines;* Right to work in the UK or Ireland (as appropriate).* Competitive Salary* Private Health Insurance* Life Assurance Cover* Company Pension Scheme* Flexible Working Environment* Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme* Excellent Company Culture* Mental Health First Aid support* Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling* Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank* Cycle 2 Work Scheme* Hybrid WorkingBayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Edinburgh, and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK Projects team focuses on renewable project development, acquisition and construction, both in the UK and Ireland. **About BayWa r.e.**BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.**You matter to us**At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment. #BWreEMEA**Your Contact**Tracy Lincoln