Legal Counsel (4 day week)

Are you looking for an in-house role on a 4 day per week basis? A growing renewable energy business seeks legal counsel in a newly created role due to recent investment. Joining the existing General Counsel this is an excellent opportunity for a commercial or projects lawyer with at least 4 years PQE to take on an exciting role supporting the organisations new products and growth plans. The role: - Reviewing and drafting a broad range of contracts such as NDAs, lead generation contracts and supply agreements; - Providing prompt and sensible advice on a wide variety of legal issues including commercial agreements, dispute resolution and property queries; - Supporting other teams round the business e.g. HR/finance/commercial; - Gaining an understanding of regulatory obligations (including FCA); and - Horizon scanning on changes to the law and providing training to the business where required. Key experience: - Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales with at least 4 years post qualification experience; - Excellent training with a notable firm, in-house experience is useful but not essential; and - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This role will provide the successful lawyer with excellent scope for development, access to the senior stakeholders in the business, and a varied workload within a growing, fast-paced sector. The role will require this individual to travel to the office in Stockport twice a week.