Senior Legal Counsel - Maternity Cover (9 month FTC)

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon invests in, develops, and operates large-scale renewable energy projects across the globe to fight climate change and protect the planet for future generations. We are building a net-zero energy company with the goal of creating as much renewable energy as possible. We are a purpose driven, long-standing certified B-Corp and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact.

Our culture is really important to us. Our people are friendly, approachable and professional. We value enthusiasm, entrepreneurialism, clear communication and drive. This combined with our purpose and passion for climate change, is why our colleagues recommend Low Carbon as a great place to work.

Role Description

We are looking for a talented, ambitious and highly-qualified lawyer with a strong interest in the sustainability and renewable energy sectors to provide legal support to the renewable energy projects across our group of businesses. We are a small team with a broad remit, so you will be a highly-motivated self-starter prepared to take on the wide variety of legal issues that come across your desk each day. This role will be based in London and report to the General Counsel.

The vacancy is likely to be for an initial 9 month term.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will manage a range of tasks, including but not limited to the following:

• Provision of strategic and commercial legal advice across all areas of the business
• Legal transaction structuring and documentation, as well as development and implementation of internal governance processes and policies in connection with the Low Carbon IPP business
• Management of legal disputes arising in connection with the Low Carbon IPP business
• Structuring, review, negotiation, execution and ongoing management of/compliance with:
• Commercial contracts, including NDAs, exclusivity, consultancy agreements etc.
• Project contracts, including lease options, EPC, O&M, PPAs, asset management, etc
• M&A and joint venture arrangements
• Structuring and management of corporate and financing arrangements

• Assisting in the development and implementation of legal templates, processes, and policies to streamline contract management and improve efficiency
• Co-ordinating with the broader legal and compliance team to ensure alignment in approach

• Providing legal advice and support to other group functions, as required (e.g. HR, finance, audit, marketing, procurement and systems/operations)

Skills & Experience

• UK qualified 4+ PQE lawyer

• Solid corporate training from a reputable law firm or equivalent
• Currently in-house or in private practice – preferably with some in-house experience (e.g. a secondment)
• Law degree or equivalent from a reputable university
• Infrastructure (particularly renewables) experience would be a bonus
• Fluent English speaker – other European languages (Dutch, German or Polish, in particular) would be an advantage, but not a requirement

Our Compensation & Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
• Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
• Contributory Pension
• Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
• 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice (pro rata)
• Annual credit towards short notice childcare, eldercare and pet care via ‘Bubble’
• Hybrid working model (minimum 3 days a week in office)