Senior Legal Counsel - Construction

Overview

Our client, a leading low carbon energy generator, require senior legal support to manage a complex recontracting phase after terminating a major EPC contract. Existing contracts for main civils, panel supplier, mounting structure and transformers are largely re contracted, but many smaller components and grid-related works remain. This has created an immediate need for a senior construction lawyer to support continuity of works, minimise commercial and programme disruption, and use strategic judgment on contract rights and considerations.

• Directly supporting the ongoing recontracting efforts for two early-stage construction projects, covering principal contractor and designer appointments, supplier contracts and grid works.
• Working closely with the construction and procurement teams to provide hands-on legal support in an evolving project landscape.
• Designing and delivering the new contracting structure to enable direct engagement with the supply chain for both works and components.
• Flagging risks, constraints and strategic alternatives to the construction team to optimise timing, cost and project continuity.
• Advising on securing supply in light of existing contractual rights, obligations and associated risks following the EPC contractor’s withdrawal.
• Drafting, negotiating and finalising construction, supply, services and related agreements needed for the new project structure.

• Senior construction lawyer (5+ PQE) with strong experience in solar, battery or other renewable energy projects.
• Deep expertise in construction contracting, supply chain structures and restructuring delivery models.
• Proactive, commercially astute and comfortable working independently.

The role is full-time for 6-months, with an initial 2 days per week working from the Northampton office.

If this role could be of interest, please do get in touch.