Interim Lead Legal Advisor - Offshore Wind Leasing

Your new company A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. If you are only looking for full-time contract roles but fit the criteria below, we would still like to hear from you. Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.

Your new role You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.

• Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
• Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
• Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
• Managing legal risk and governance requirements
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
• Actively managing external counsel

You'll be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.

What you'll need to succeed You'll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:

• Infrastructure projects
• Energy (including renewables)
• Commercial agreements
• Public procurement
• Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
• External counsel management

Exposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We're looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.

What you'll get in return Attractive day rate, dependent on experience Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project

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