Legal Counsel

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UKRE BayWa r.e. UK Limited## **About the role**We are looking for a legal counsel to join our friendly and collaborative UK & Ireland legal team, which is currently comprised of 2 legal counsel and a paralegal, led by Head of Legal. The legal team provides legal support to the Projects business and teams across wind, solar PV and battery storage in the UK and Ireland, and during the full project lifecycle. The legal team also plays a core role in acquisition and sale transactions, partnership arrangements and project financing.This role will be based in one of our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Cork with occasional travel to the other offices. Our business operates a hybrid working model to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing, whilst enabling flexibility, with 60% of our time office-based.We particularly welcome applicants with real estate expertise given our growing development portfolio, and dual qualified candidates.## **What you’ll do*** Providing legal support to project managers, developers and construction managers in relation to onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage projects across the UK and Ireland;* Driving legal matters relating to all aspects of project development and delivery, including due diligence, acquisition, land, construction, route to market, project financing, project sales and regulatory, corporate and commercial matters;* Identifying the need for legal and commercial input and support across the business and supporting as required in risk management, contract drafting/negotiation and contract implementation;* Developing and implementing core processes and systems to enable efficient contracting processes and contract management;* Procuring, managing, and reviewing legal advice provided by external law firms.## **What you’ll need to succeed*** You will be a qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or Ireland with at least 2 years PQE* You will have experience in real estate, planning, corporate, project finance, regulatory, construction or projects practice areas;* Previous experience of working on renewable energy projects is preferred but not essential;* Excellent attention to detail, with strong written and oral communication skills;* Shows a keen understanding of the company's needs and seeks to tailor advice appropriately;* Commercially aware;* Takes responsibility for leading on legal aspects of transactions and delivery of projects;* Self-motivated and driven;* Works well as part of a team;* Naturally well prepared and organised, able to deal with competing priorities to meet deadlines;* Right to work in the UK or Ireland (as appropriate).* Competitive Salary* Private Health Insurance* Life Assurance Cover* Company Pension Scheme* Flexible Working Environment* Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme* Excellent Company Culture* Mental Health First Aid support* Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling* Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank* Cycle 2 Work Scheme* Hybrid WorkingBayWa r.e. UK Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Edinburgh, and with other locations in Cork and Glasgow. The BayWa r.e. UK Projects team focuses on renewable project development, acquisition and construction, both in the UK and Ireland. **À propos de BayWa r.e.**BayWa r.e. accueille tous les acteurs du changement. Nous r.e.pensons l’énergie : comment elle est produite, stockée et peut être utilisée au mieux pour permettre la transition mondiale vers les énergies renouvelables, qui est essentielle pour l’avenir de notre planète. Chez BayWa r.e., nous opérons le changement au niveau mondial. Situés dans plus de 30 pays, nos bureaux comptent plus de 4 000 employés travaillant déjà aux quatre coins du monde et collaborant avec des entreprises locales pour façonner l’avenir du secteur de l’énergie de façon proactive. Chez BayWa r.e., nous nous engageons pleinement à favoriser l’équité et l’inclusion et à embrasser la diversité de tous nos employés, qu’ils soient déjà en poste ou qu’ils nous rejoignent ! Chacun peut postuler, peu importe le sexe, l’identité de genre, l’origine, la religion, le milieu social, culturel ou ethnique, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’âge, le handicap physique ou mental non disqualifiant, la grossesse, le statut de vétéran ou tout autre statut couvert par la législation appropriée. Toutes les décisions liées au recrutement sont déterminées en fonction des besoins de l’entreprise, des critères du poste et des qualifications. Nous nous engageons à être un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances pour tous en fournissant un environnement inclusif exempt de discrimination ou de harcèlement.#BWreEMEA**Votre contact**Tracy Lincoln #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Glasgow
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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