Interim General Counsel, Infrastructure & Energy Projects

The Company is in need of an Interim General Counsel with a focus on infrastructure and energy projects. The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with a strong background in UK commercial contracts and a deep understanding of EPC, EPCI, and O&M agreements. This pivotal role involves providing strategic legal leadership throughout the development, consenting, and procurement phases of a major energy infrastructure and development program. The Interim General Counsel will be the lead legal adviser, managing legal risk, and ensuring that all legal aspects align with the project's commercial objectives. The role also requires exceptional stakeholder management skills, the ability to work independently, and experience in coordinating cross-border legal matters, particularly between the UK and Germany. Applicants for the Interim General Counsel position should have a proven track record in supporting major infrastructure or energy projects, with a focus on legal aspects of commercial contracts, procurement processes, and environmental consents. The role demands a professional who can embed legal considerations into decision-making processes, oversee legal risk management, and ensure compliance with legal policies and governance requirements. Experience in the electricity transmission, offshore wind, or utilities sector is desirable, as is a background in environmental consenting, multinational legal functions, project finance, and long-term operations arrangements. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing external legal advisers, coordinating legal advice, and fostering a culture of legal knowledge sharing and best practice within the team.