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Legal Counsel

OnPath Energy Limited
Houghton-le-Spring · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Houghton-le-Spring, England
Category
Legal

Our legal team provides vital resource to our project developers, and to our commercial, corporate, operations and finance teams.


Key responsibilities



  • Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, commercial, finance and corporate transactions, property and planning issues, regulatory compliance, employment law, and intellectual property.

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including property agreements, project development agreements, M&A documentation, supply contracts, and service agreements.

  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the UK renewable energy sector.

  • Support the development and implementation of corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

  • Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel.

  • Assist in dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

  • Participate in corporate governance and company secretary activities, including preparing and reviewing board materials, minutes, and resolutions and working with our document management systems and Companies House.


Qualifications



  • England and Wales or Scottish qualification.

  • Minimum 1-2 years PQE minimum – preferably with energy experience or related industries.

  • Strong knowledge of project development and regulatory advice in relation to energy projects.

  • Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation.

  • Familiarity with the energy market in the UK

  • Experience in financing structures and corporate transactions tax incentives for renewable energy projects.


Join us in our mission.


Help us create a greener future together. Find out why wind and solar energy are crucial for powering a sustainable future and how you can be a part of the renewable energy transformation that will benefit communities, businesses, and the environment. Join us on our journey, together to a greener future.

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