Head of Legal - Clean Energy

26 Days Old

Cyan Partners has partnered exclusively with a rapidly expanding independent gas producer specializing in biomethane generation, upgrading, and grid injection across the UK. The company has grown from 3 employees to 28 employees in just 18 months. We are seeking our first in‑house Legal Counsel to establish and lead the legal function. Role Overview This is a rare opportunity to build the legal and commercial backbone of a pioneering biomethane business. You will work directly with senior leadership, report to the CEO, influence strategic decisions, manage a broad portfolio of legal responsibilities central to the company’s growth, and help shape the UK’s transition to low‑carbon energy. Key Responsibilities
Project Development & Construction – Lead negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts. Commercial, Feedstock & Offtake Arrangements. Project Finance, Debt, and Equity Transactions – Advise on corporate structuring, joint ventures, and acquisitions/disposals of project SPVs. Regulatory & Compliance – Ensure compliance with UK and devolved energy, environmental, and gas network regulations, including Ofgem and GGSS requirements. Legal Function Development – Manage external counsel relationships efficiently and cost‑effectively.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Legal Industries: Services for Renewable Energy, Legal Services, and Energy Technology
There is flexibility on how often you will come into the office on a weekly basis and your commute will be expensed. If this is of interest, please don’t hesitate to reach out to arrange a confidential conversation via email at sam@cyan.partners or via LinkedIn. Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Cambridgeshire And Peterborough
Job Type:
FullTime

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