Projects Counsel (Energy) - 8+ years PQE (London/Hybrid)

You will:

• Play an active part in commercial decision making and risk management alongside our commercial teams.
• Assess project risks and risk management strategies and presenting these to directors and senior team members.
• Advise independently and with the support of junior lawyers and/or external counsel on both standard form and bespoke construction (FIDIC, NEC, JCT) contracts as well Engineering (EPC / O&M) and other commercial agreements relating to the construction, maintenance and operation of power generation infrastructure.
• Ensure that projects and transactions comply with all relevant corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with and advising commercial and financial specialists within the team in negotiations and assisting prompt decision-making among key stakeholders.
• Provide proactive legal support to commercial and operations teams on projects that are in-contract and completed and assist monitoring of on-going performance to enable the business to anticipate issues and manage risks that may arise.
• Supervise and review legal due diligence on acquisitions where required.
• Manage and mentor junior team members, developing the know-how of the team.

This is a hybrid role requiring office attendance at least three days per week.