Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel – London, United Kingdom

We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team based in London, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, responsive legal advice to support the business's strategic and operational objectives.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and completing EPC, O&M, supply, procurement, and subcontracting agreements across the contract chain.
• Supporting project teams in the management and administration of EPC and O&M contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advising on tender documentation and contractual matters throughout the development and execution phases of energy projects.
• Liaising with external legal advisors to obtain fee quotations and manage legal expenditure in accordance with Legal Team procedures.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Legal Team processes, procedures, precedents, know-how materials, and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales; dual legal qualification in another European jurisdiction is an advantage.
• 5+ post-qualification experience (PQE) in the EPC energy sector within the UK.
• Experience gained in both private practice and in‑house legal environments is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience advising on energy and infrastructure projects.
• Detailed knowledge of EPC contracting, including tenders, procurement, EPC, O&M, supply, and subcontract agreements.
• Strong working knowledge and experience of FIDIC and NEC4 contractual frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multidisciplinary project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Pension Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.