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Legal Counsel - Commercial

Michael Page Legal
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Bridport, Dorset DT6 3AA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel with commercial experience to join their in-house legal team in the Energy & Natural Resources industry.
  • The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on various commercial matters, including reviewing and negotiating supply chain contracts.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2+ years of commercial law experience and a strong background in drafting equipment supply terms and installation agreements.
  • The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience, along with a performance-related bonus.
  • This position provides an opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on renewable energy and contribute to a sustainable future.

Our client is looking to bring a Legal Counsel with commercial experience into their in house legal function. The client is based within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on a range of commercial matters.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation specialising in the Energy & Natural Resources industry. With a focus on renewable energy, specifically solar.

Description

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating supply chain contracts for mounting systems and ancillary equipment
  • Developing and maintaining standard installation agreements and terms
  • Managing contractual disputes
  • Supporting procurement teams and sales teams with on boarding and negotiation
  • Advising on product compliance and certification requirements
  • Providing quick-turnaround commercial advice to sales and operations teams
  • Thorough understanding of supply chain and procurement contracts
  • Preferable to have familiarity with NEC/JCT contract forms for installation works
  • Experience with equipment warranties, performance guarantees, and defects liability periods
  • Understanding of installation risk allocation and liability frameworks

Profile

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

  • UK/IRE qualified with a minimum 2+ year's commercial law experience, with demonstrable experience in supply chain contracts and installation agreements
  • Strong background in drafting and negotiating equipment supply terms, warranties, and installation service contracts
  • Previous experience within an EPC contractor, solar equipment manufacturer/supplier, or similar technical supply business
  • Proven track record managing contractor/subcontractor relationships
  • Solid understanding of the UK construction and engineering regulatory landscape would be preferable but not essential

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary of around £60,000 - £70,000 DOE.
  • Performance related bonus
  • Hybrid working with travel to the office periodically
  • An opportunity to work in a large organisation within the Energy & Natural Resources industry.
  • A chance to contribute to the renewable energy sector and work towards a sustainable future.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.