legal counsel

Commercial Legal Counsel | Legal Counsel | In-House Legal | Energy & Data Centres

Commercial Legal Counsel/ Head of Legal

London | Hybrid

£130-150k + benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing startup operating within the energy, infrastructure and data centre sector. This is a newly created Legal Counsel position, offering the chance to become the company's first in-house lawyer and play a key role in building the legal function as the business continues to grow.

Working directly with the executive leadership team, the Commercial Legal Counsel will advise on a broad range of commercial, corporate and operational matters, supporting strategic projects across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and manage commercial contracts, customer agreements, supplier agreements, MSAs, SLAs and NDAs.
• Provide legal support across energy, data centre and infrastructure projects.
• Advise on property transactions, leases and commercial agreements relating to infrastructure development.
• Support fundraising, corporate governance, shareholder matters and board activities.
• Manage legal risk across the business while working alongside external legal advisers where required.
• Help establish and develop the company's in-house legal function.

About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with approximately 6–10 years' PQE.
• Proven experience as a Commercial Legal Counsel, Legal Counsel or Commercial Lawyer.
• Strong background negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Experience working in-house, or a combination of private practice and in-house legal experience.
• Commercially minded with the confidence to work independently and support senior stakeholders.
• Experience within energy, renewables, data centres, infrastructure, construction or real estate (large infrastructure) would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel looking to take ownership of an in-house legal function within a high-growth business. You'll work on complex commercial contracts, support major energy and data centre projects, and partner closely with senior leadership while helping shape the future of the business.