Role: Legal CounselLocation: London, England (Hybrid Working) An established and rapidly expanding renewable energy developer is looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to play a key role in supporting its growing UK and European portfolio. With an impressive pipeline spanning solar, battery energy storage (BESS), onshore wind and emerging energy transition technologies, this is an opportunity to join a business at the forefront of the clean energy sector. Reporting into the Head of Legal, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across development, construction, commercial and investment teams, providing strategic legal advice on a diverse range of high-value projects. This position offers genuine breadth, allowing you to influence projects from early-stage development through to financing, construction and long-term operation. Key Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including EPC, O&M, supply, framework and consultancy contracts.Provide legal support across project development, acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, project financing and corporate transactions.Advise on power purchase agreements (PPAs), land agreements, grid connection matters and other key commercial arrangements.Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks while supporting business objectives.Monitor changes in UK and European legislation affecting the renewable energy sector and provide practical legal guidance.Manage relationships with external legal advisers, ensuring cost-effective and commercially focused legal support.Support the continuous improvement of legal processes, governance and contract management across the business.Mentor and support junior members of the legal team while contributing to the wider growth of the function. Candidate Profile Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction).Typically 5+ years' post-qualification experience gained in-house or within private practice, advising clients in the renewable energy, infrastructure or wider projects sector.Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, particularly EPC, O&M and supply agreements.Exposure to renewable energy transactions, project development, M&A, project finance and corporate matters.Commercially astute with the ability to deliver pragmatic legal advice in a fast-paced business environment.Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience partnering with senior business leaders.Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.Previous experience supervising junior lawyers or managing external counsel would be advantageous. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly regarded renewable energy business during an exciting period of growth. You'll work on market-leading projects across the UK and Europe, partnering with experienced commercial and executive teams while gaining exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle. The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where legal is viewed as a true commercial partner. For ambitious lawyers seeking progression, the role provides a clear pathway towards future leadership opportunities, with increasing responsibility, exposure to strategic decision-making and the chance to help shape the future direction of the legal function. If you're interested in learning more, please apply below.

Job Title: Senior Project EngineerProjects: Solar PV & BESSLocation: Germany (remote)Salary: Up to €85,000 + Bonus We are currently supporting a fast-growing renewable energy company that is expanding its technical engineering team. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to act as a key technical expert across their PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This is an opportunity to join an international environment where you will have direct influence on engineering processes, technical standards, and project delivery — working closely with development, EPC, construction, commissioning teams, and external stakeholders. The OpportunityAs Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality electrical engineering across utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will support projects from early technical concepts through to commissioning, helping to standardise processes and improve engineering excellence across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the electrical engineering of solar PV and BESS projects, including LV/MV system design and grid interface requirementsDevelop and review technical documentation including single-line diagrams, protection concepts, earthing concepts, and technical specificationsProvide technical input during tender processes, including bid support, technical evaluations, and contractor discussionsSupport FAT/SAT processes, commissioning preparation, and project acceptance activitiesCollaborate with EPC partners, construction teams, project developers, and external engineering stakeholdersContribute to SCADA, monitoring, CAD planning, and wider system integration activitiesEnsure projects comply with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and industry best practicesSupport continuous improvement initiatives through engineering templates, checklists, and standardisation processes About You: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical disciplineSeveral years of experience delivering electrical engineering for utility-scale solar PV projectsStrong knowledge of medium voltage systems, protection technology, and electrical design principlesExperience with BESS projects is highly advantageousFamiliarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, DIgSILENT, or similar softwareStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across development, EPC, and construction teamsFluent English skills; German or additional European languages are advantageousWillingness to travel internationally when required What’s on Offer: Permanent position with an attractive salary packageOpportunity to work on large-scale PV and BESS projects across EuropeInternational and collaborative working environmentDirect communication with senior leadership and short decision-making processesFlexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balanceIndividual development opportunities and trainingAdditional benefits including company bike scheme Click 'Apply' or forward your CV to h.safavi@pipermaddox.com

Senior Project Developer - Renewable Energy Onshore Wind & Solar Assets Scotland-based Offices - Hybrid Working Pattern Piper Maddox are currently working with a well established name in the renewable energy sector with key growth in their project development team. Our client have been around for over a decade and have a strong track record in the development and delivery of a variety of renewable energy technologies. This company are a fully fledged IPP taking projects from inception through to asset operation for large scale Solar and Onshore Wind projects across the UK. They have a demonstrable track record in achieving the full project lifecycle, and paired with excellent funding, you can rest assured you will see your projects come to fruition. Our client is currently looking to hire a Senior Project Developer who will take charge of a crucial joint venture within the company portfolio. Our client has a long-term partnership with a significant estate who support extensive renewable energy schemes on their land. This role takes on the responsibility of leading on this JV in terms of progressing these projects through development and on into the handover to construction and eventual operation. In this role you would get the opportunity to take ownership over a diverse portfolio of renewable energy assets, meaning this position requires a high level of autonomy within projects. You would be responsible for: Overall land strategy and management including tenant liaison, negotiating wayleaves & easements, as well as cable routing matters.Securing key planning and environmental consents within the Scottish planning framework including EIA processes.Overall development project management of key land, planning, and grid milestones through to the RTB stage before overseeing smooth transition into construction.Extensive stakeholder management of both internal and external bodies and individuals - this role would include a high level of board-level reporting. This would be a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience in managing full portfolios of multiple projects to join up with a very ambitious organization who have excellent funding and a very strong board in support. For this role, we are looking for candidates with 5+ years of industry experience in the development of onshore wind, solar, or re-powering projects. Apply to learn more!