Uniper works across the energy sector to support secure energy supply while developing technologies and business models for a more sustainable energy system. Operating internationally, the company brings together diverse teams and offers flexible working conditions, with an emphasis on equal opportunity, mutual appreciation, and respect. Its hiring context spans an evolving energy business focused on modernizing how energy is supplied.
Legal Counsel, Renewable Energy Projects
Advise Uniper on UK solar, wind and battery storage projects, from development through operation. Draft and negotiate project contracts while guiding regulatory and legal risk.
Aprašymas
- Advise on the development, acquisition, construction and operation of UK renewable energy projects.
- Support solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage initiatives.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and project documents with internal teams and external parties.
- Manage legal risks while supporting commercially sound, sustainable outcomes.
- Work with project development, commercial, procurement, regulatory and compliance teams across the project lifecycle.
- Appoint and oversee external law firms, managing their quality and costs.
- Track UK renewables law and regulation, advising on business impacts and implementation.
Reikalavimai
- Be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional, with relevant post-qualification experience in private practice or an international company.
- Bring substantial renewable energy project experience, particularly in solar, battery storage and wind.
- Have a record of drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, especially construction contracts (EPC, EPCM, O&M, ICP) and/or project development agreements covering greenfield projects and acquisitions.
- Understand UK energy regulation, including electricity markets, licensing, grid connections, planning, permitting and evolving energy transition policy.
- Manage several initiatives at once in a fast-moving global environment.
- Apply pragmatic commercial judgment, with strong risk and stakeholder management skills.
- Communicate, analyze and solve problems effectively, translating complex legal and regulatory matters into practical business advice.
- Have exposure to project finance, M&A and strategic partnerships in the energy sector.
- Have experience resolving disputes on construction projects.
Privalumai
- Competitive salary.
- Personal development and learning opportunities.
- Enhanced company pension, with employer contributions of up to 12%.
- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Electric vehicle charging at company sites.
- On-site occupational health services.
- Company-funded private medical insurance, including a free GP service.
- Performance-related benefits.
- Flexible benefits including a share incentive plan, dental, critical illness and life insurance, Cycle2Work, and the option to buy or sell extra holiday.
- UK and international career opportunities, with a strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Home office equipment.
- Regular training and workshops.