Senior Legal Counsel

Join Transmission Investment as Senior Legal Counsel and play a central, hands-on role in supporting the UK energy transition. Reporting to the Corporate Development Director, the Senior Legal Counsel will work across Transmission Investment’s portfolio of transmission assets and projects, providing pragmatic legal advice on investment, corporate, construction, operational and commercial matters.

The role would suit someone who combines strong legal expertise with commercial judgement and a collaborative approach. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, project teams, external advisers, lenders, partners and our shareholder’s legal function, helping complex projects move forward while maintaining robust governance and effective risk management.

Our hybrid approach supports work-life balance while creating opportunities for colleagues to collaborate and learn together. For this role, that means working from our London or Glasgow office two days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing practical legal advice across the lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects, including development, construction, operations and investment.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and project agreements, including framework and procurement agreements, consultant appointments, NDAs, MOUs and heads of terms.
• Managing external counsel on specialist and project-specific matters, including EPC contracts, O&M agreements, power purchase agreements and finance documentation.
• Advising on site acquisition, planning, permitting, real estate, environmental, regulatory and consenting matters.
• Supporting the structuring of joint ventures, partnerships and collaborations, as well as project finance and stakeholder relationships.
• Managing contract execution and helping ensure agreements accurately reflect the intended commercial position and risk allocation.
• Advising on legal risk, compliance, corporate governance, company secretarial matters, data protection and sanctions.
• Supporting employment matters, including contracts, employee relations, disputes and internal investigations.
• Managing claims, disputes and contentious matters, while overseeing the scope, quality and cost of external legal support.
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and supporting internal policies, governance processes and legal training.

What we’re looking for:

• A solicitor qualified in England and Wales, Scotland or an equivalent jurisdiction.
• At least four years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained through a combination of private practice and in-house roles.
• A strong background in energy, infrastructure or construction law, including project development and commercial contracts.
• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify risk and translate legal analysis into practical commercial advice.
• Experience advising on project structuring, delivery, disputes or claims, and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Familiarity with standard-form construction contracts such as NEC, FIDIC, JCT or IChemE would be highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating external advisers and managing legal scope, quality and budgets.

Skills and strengths:

• Commercially minded, pragmatic and solution-focused.
• A clear and confident communicator who can work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the judgement to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to build constructive working relationships across functions.
• Resilient and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Professional, discreet and committed to the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Our values:

We are looking for someone who will help bring our company values to life:

• We are EXCELLENT at what we do
• We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver
• We are CHALLENGING of the status quo
• We are SUPPORTIVE of each other

About Transmission Investment:

Founded in 2011, Transmission Investment manages one of the largest offshore electricity transmission portfolios globally, connecting over 4,000MW of offshore wind from eleven GB wind farms. Our team of over 60 experts specialises in project development, engineering, regulation, construction, asset management, finance, and mergers & acquisitions.

In addition to the development of the 700MW interconnector, LirIC, between Northern Ireland and Scotland, we are currently managing a synchronous compensator at Blackhillock, Scotland. We also aim to participate in competitive onshore transmission auctions (CATO).

Why Join Us:

At Transmission Investment, we pride ourselves on our positive and friendly culture, fostering a can-do attitude and dedication throughout the team. Employee wellbeing is at the heart of our business, and we offer numerous benefits to support personal and professional growth. We invest continuously in employee training and development and are rated ‘Silver’ by Investors in People.

Recognised as a Great Place to Work® in the UK in 2021, we also won two awards in 2022 for wellbeing and as a top small workplace.

Join our team and be part of a company that values your growth and wellbeing!

Recruitment Process

We believe in being transparent about how we recruit, so here’s what you can expect:

• Application review
• Initial phone conversation
• Microsoft Teams interview
• Final stage, which may be in person depending on the role

From time to time, we may also include additional stages, such as skills-based assessments. If this applies, we’ll let you know in advance.

Diversity Policy

Transmission Investment Services Ltd is committed to an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We hire based on merit and strive to ensure a fair, open and supportive recruitment process — from flexible working to reasonable adjustments — ensuring every candidate can perform at their best.

If you require adjustments for the interview, such as flexible scheduling, additional time, materials in accessible formats or support from an interpreter or support person, please let us know when arranging your interview so we can ensure your needs are fully accommodated.