Interim Lead Legal Advisor - Offshore Wind Leasing
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Legal
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Your new company
A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. If you are only looking for full-time contract roles but fit the criteria below, we would still like to hear from you.
Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.
Your new role
You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.
Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
Managing legal risk and governance requirements
Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
Actively managing external counselYou'll be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:
Infrastructure projects
Energy (including renewables)
Commercial agreements
Public procurement
Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
External counsel managementExposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We're looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.
What you'll get in return
Attractive day rate, dependent on experience
Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially
Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme
Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters
The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. If you are only looking for full-time contract roles but fit the criteria below, we would still like to hear from you.
Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.
Your new role
You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.
Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
Managing legal risk and governance requirements
Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
Actively managing external counselYou'll be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:
Infrastructure projects
Energy (including renewables)
Commercial agreements
Public procurement
Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
External counsel managementExposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We're looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.
What you'll get in return
Attractive day rate, dependent on experience
Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially
Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme
Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters
The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225335157
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Interim Lead Legal Advisor - Offshore Wind Leasing
Posted on Jul 6, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Legal
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Your new company
A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. If you are only looking for full-time contract roles but fit the criteria below, we would still like to hear from you.
Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.
Your new role
You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.
Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
Managing legal risk and governance requirements
Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
Actively managing external counselYou'll be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:
Infrastructure projects
Energy (including renewables)
Commercial agreements
Public procurement
Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
External counsel managementExposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We're looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.
What you'll get in return
Attractive day rate, dependent on experience
Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially
Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme
Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters
The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
A leading organisation operating at the forefront of the UK's energy transition is seeking a senior lawyer to join on a part-time (3-4 days per week) contract basis of 18-24 months. If you are only looking for full-time contract roles but fit the criteria below, we would still like to hear from you.
Working on a nationally significant renewable energy initiative, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a complex offshore wind leasing programme with substantial economic and strategic importance.
Your new role
You will provide legal advice across all stages of a high-profile offshore wind leasing and tender programme, working closely with legal, commercial, policy and project stakeholders.
Providing legal support to a nationally significant offshore wind programme throughout the full lifecycle
Advising on procurement, leasing and commercial arrangements
Supporting tender design, evaluation and award processes
Managing legal risk and governance requirements
Collaborating with senior stakeholders across legal, commercial and policy functions
Actively managing external counselYou'll be exposed to major infrastructure, renewable energy and public interest considerations.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house. You will bring expertise in the following areas:
Infrastructure projects
Energy (including renewables)
Commercial agreements
Public procurement
Cross-organisation stakeholder collaboration
External counsel managementExposure to offshore wind, public sector procurement, leasing structures or the Procurement Act 2023 would be advantageous but is not essential.
You will be a commercially minded lawyer, capable of balancing legal risk, commercial objectives and wider stakeholder considerations within a complex programme environment. We're looking for sharp and adaptable legal experts with the ability to operate autonomously at a senior level.
What you'll get in return
Attractive day rate, dependent on experience
Hybrid working with approximately 50% office attendance in London initially
Opportunity to support a nationally significant offshore wind programme
Exposure to complex strategic, commercial and regulatory matters
The chance to work alongside senior stakeholders on a flagship energy transition project
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Reference: 225335157
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