Legal Counsel - Property Lawyer

About the role

An opportunity to join our newly formed and growing in-house legal department alongside our Chief Legal Officer. Your day-to-day will, together with the key responsibilities outlined below, involve working closely with and supporting our land and project development team in a fast-paced, commercial environment. This is a permanent role.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating Option Agreements, Leases, Land Purchase Agreements, Deeds of Easement and /or Wayleaves to confirm the relevant rights exist for the construction and operation of renewable energy projects.
Reviewing registered and unregistered title (including advising on any title remediation requirements and / or title insurance policies).
Completing real estate related diligence exercises and preparing Title Reports.
Reviewing, negotiating and reporting on Declarations of Identity.
Reviewing, inputting into and reporting on Certificates of Title and ancillary documents.
Carrying out and reviewing standard transaction searches (for example, title, corporate, solvency etc.)
Reviewing and negotiating Maintenance Agreements, Third Party Co-Operation Agreements etc.
Liaising with local councils and relevant authorities.
Instructing and liaising with external counsel, and counsel of other parties involved in transactions.
Collating documents and liaising with stakeholders to complete project finance transactions.
Discharging the real estate requirements appearing in Connection Agreements (for example, completing the transfer of sub-stations to ESBN etc.)

Requirements:

Competencies

Excellent advisory and negotiating skills.
Strong drafting skills.
The ability to solve and communicate complex legal matters in everyday terms.
The capacity to work meticulously within the industry’s professional code of conduct.
IT skills.
The ability to perform detailed research.
A good work ethic.
Keen business development and networking skills.
Flawless commercial awareness.
The ability to work as part of a team made up of legal and non-legal professionals.
Experience dealing with ESBN, local authorities and other relevant authorities.

What we offer

Hybrid working
Competitive remuneration package
Bonus
Opportunity for career progression
Supportive working environment
City centre location

Equal opportunities employer

Power Capital is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer, committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harrassment. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, despite their race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability and national origin.

Legal Counsel - Property Lawyer

About the role

Responsibilities:​

Requirements:​

Equal opportunities employer​

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Equal opportunities employer