legal counsel

Commercial Legal Counsel | Legal Counsel | In-House Legal | Energy & Data Centres

Commercial Legal Counsel/ Head of Legal

London | Hybrid

£(Apply online only)k + benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing startup operating within the energy, infrastructure and data centre sector. This is a newly created Legal Counsel position, offering the chance to become the company's first in-house lawyer and play a key role in building the legal function as the business continues to grow.

Working directly with the executive leadership team, the Commercial Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of commercial, corporate and operational matters, supporting strategic projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Draft, negotiate and manage commercial contracts, customer agreements, supplier agreements, MSAs, SLAs and NDAs.

* Provide legal support across energy, data centre and infrastructure projects.

* Advise on property transactions, leases and commercial agreements relating to infrastructure development.

* Support fundraising, corporate governance, shareholder matters and board activities.

* Manage legal risk across the business while working alongside external legal advisers where required.

* Help establish and develop the company's in-house legal function.

About You

* England & Wales qualified solicitor with approximately 6–10 years' PQE.

* Proven experience as a Commercial Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel or Commercial Lawyer.

* Strong background negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.

* Experience working in-house, or a combination of private practice and in-house legal experience.

* Commercially minded with the confidence to work independently and support senior stakeholders.

* Experience within energy, renewables, data centres, infrastructure, construction or real estate (large infrastructure) would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel looking to take ownership of an in-house legal function within a high-growth business. You'll work on complex commercial contracts, support major energy and data centre projects, and partner closely with senior leadership while helping shape the future of the business
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed