Property Lawyer

Job Opportunity: Consultant Property Lawyer

Are you a skilled property lawyer with a passion for renewable energy? We're looking for a Consultant Property Lawyer to join a prominent energy business, providing legal services across property management and development to support strategic growth in solar and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) projects.

About the Role:

In this role, you’ll be working with various teams—including Estates, Construction & Development, and Operations—to manage land rights and ensure the smooth execution of solar and BESS projects. You’ll also provide property legal support on M&A transactions, advising on due diligence and handling end-of-life asset decommissioning.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with around 5 years PQE
• Strong expertise in commercial property law, especially leasehold matters
• In-house experience in the renewable energy sector or private practice experience with renewable energy clients
• Exceptional drafting skills, attention to detail, and commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage workload, while effectively collaborating within a team

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and complete a wide range of property documents (leases, licences, transfer documents, etc.)
• Provide legal support for cross-functional teams on M&A due diligence
• Advise on asset handover and decommissioning processes
• Assist in developing legal policies, procedures, and standard form contracts

Location: Hybrid role with flexibility; ideally 1–2 days per week in Northampton HQ for the first few weeks.

Start Date: ASAP

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive property lawyer eager to work on impactful renewable energy projects. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make a difference, apply now!