Legal Counsel
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
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Description
Location can be based at our London Bridge office, Carlisle, or Home based
Hemiko are seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel to support the delivery of our portfolio of large-scale district heating schemes.
This role is ideal for a lawyer with a minimum of circa 4 years of post-qualification experience and a strong interest in infrastructure, clean / renewable energy and/or PPP projects.
The successful candidate will gain experience across a wide range of specialisms including commercial contracts, corporate work, project finance, construction and real estate. The role is well suited to a lawyer with a specialism in commercial or projects matters (including construction), however we are happy to hear from candidates from other backgrounds with an interest in developing a broader skillset.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to be part of a business that is looking to scale its operations, with genuine opportunities for progression as the organisation expands. The successful candidate will work closely with our General Counsel, C-suite and other senior colleagues across the business, gaining an understanding of commercial aspects of project delivery to supplement their legal skills.
We appreciate that no one’s circumstances are the same and having the flexibility in working environments work is essential to our wellbeing. If this is significant to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, gender expression, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
About Hemiko
Hemiko are seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel to support the delivery of our portfolio of large-scale district heating schemes.
This role is ideal for a lawyer with a minimum of circa 4 years of post-qualification experience and a strong interest in infrastructure, clean / renewable energy and/or PPP projects.
The successful candidate will gain experience across a wide range of specialisms including commercial contracts, corporate work, project finance, construction and real estate. The role is well suited to a lawyer with a specialism in commercial or projects matters (including construction), however we are happy to hear from candidates from other backgrounds with an interest in developing a broader skillset.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to be part of a business that is looking to scale its operations, with genuine opportunities for progression as the organisation expands. The successful candidate will work closely with our General Counsel, C-suite and other senior colleagues across the business, gaining an understanding of commercial aspects of project delivery to supplement their legal skills.
We appreciate that no one’s circumstances are the same and having the flexibility in working environments work is essential to our wellbeing. If this is significant to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, gender expression, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
About Hemiko
Hemiko is a leading UK heat networks investor and developer.
We are a fast-growing, dynamic business, backed by CVC DIF and looking to invest in and deliver over £1bn of heat network projects by 2030. We are at the forefront of a growing sector, delivering major infrastructure projects that will decarbonise heating for towns and cities.
We recognise that the decarbonisation of heating and the built environment is one of the most complex areas of decarbonisation, however, heat networks in towns and cities are 40% cheaper than the alternative heat decarbonisation pathway - this is where we are focused and where we will be deploying our investment and our resource.
We are an innovative, intelligence led, company, looking to attract people who think around a problem and past an issue. We want to be at the front end of commercial and technical innovation and are looking for team members to come on that journey.
Hemiko is absolutely committed to an honest and collaborative approach to all our work, always looking for better ways to do things. We put communities and people at the heart of what we do.
We are a friendly, approachable business in the very rapidly growing low carbon energy sector, which provides significant opportunities for career flexibility and development.
The Role
Hemiko are seeking a Legal Counsel to support the delivery of our portfolio of large-scale district heating schemes across the UK.
The successful ca
We are a fast-growing, dynamic business, backed by CVC DIF and looking to invest in and deliver over £1bn of heat network projects by 2030. We are at the forefront of a growing sector, delivering major infrastructure projects that will decarbonise heating for towns and cities.
We recognise that the decarbonisation of heating and the built environment is one of the most complex areas of decarbonisation, however, heat networks in towns and cities are 40% cheaper than the alternative heat decarbonisation pathway - this is where we are focused and where we will be deploying our investment and our resource.
We are an innovative, intelligence led, company, looking to attract people who think around a problem and past an issue. We want to be at the front end of commercial and technical innovation and are looking for team members to come on that journey.
Hemiko is absolutely committed to an honest and collaborative approach to all our work, always looking for better ways to do things. We put communities and people at the heart of what we do.
We are a friendly, approachable business in the very rapidly growing low carbon energy sector, which provides significant opportunities for career flexibility and development.
The Role
Hemiko are seeking a Legal Counsel to support the delivery of our portfolio of large-scale district heating schemes across the UK.
The successful ca
ndidate will gain experience of providing legal guidance across the full lifecycle of energy projects from development and financing, through to construction and operation. In addition, the appointed candidate will work support with wider legal matters across the business, including M&A, regulatory compliance and other operational matters.
The role offers a significant opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career in a collaborative environment working directly with the General Counsel and C-suite. Access to key commercial decision makers allows the legal counsel to have real input into the strategy of the business, gaining important commercial experience to supplement their core legal skills.
The fast-growing nature of the business provides a genuine opportunity for progression as the organisation expands, with the successful candidate having the chance to be part of building and leading a first-class legal team to support wider business needs.
In addition, this is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the UK district market as a whole. Hemiko is a market leader in a nascent and rapidly evolving industry, responsible for developing and delivering some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the sector.
Key Responsibilities
The role offers a significant opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career in a collaborative environment working directly with the General Counsel and C-suite. Access to key commercial decision makers allows the legal counsel to have real input into the strategy of the business, gaining important commercial experience to supplement their core legal skills.
The fast-growing nature of the business provides a genuine opportunity for progression as the organisation expands, with the successful candidate having the chance to be part of building and leading a first-class legal team to support wider business needs.
In addition, this is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the UK district market as a whole. Hemiko is a market leader in a nascent and rapidly evolving industry, responsible for developing and delivering some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the sector.
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Counsel will support the General Counsel on legal and contractual matters across the business with a particular focus on the legal and contractual aspects of developing and contracting new district heat network opportunities. This is likely to include the following responsibilities.
- Supporting in managing legal input on all contractual aspects of Hemiko’s district heating proposition including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key project agreements (i.e. development agreements, concessions and offtake agreement).
- Supporting with supply chain contracts and operational matters for projects under construction (including in relation to contractual interpretation or compliance).
- Coordinating and liaising with external legal advisors to ensure timely and commercially-focused legal advice on projects, acquisitions and joint ventures.
- Helping to manage legal risk and compliance with relevant regulatory and statutory obligations (e.g., heat network regulation, grant conditions, planning etc).
- Contributing to internal legal knowledge management and supporting the development of contract templates and precedent documents.
- Providing day-to-day legal support to cross-functional teams, including Growth, Development, and Operations.
We are looking for someone who is driven, approachable and well organised. The candidate will need to be comfortable drafting and reviewing contracts, developing new and innovative approaches and solutions, working with senior internal and external stakeholders from a non-legal background in a fast paced and challenging environment.
Essential Experience
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with circa 4 years PQE or more.
- Strong interest or prior experience in infrastructure, energy, or public-private partnership projects.
- Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
A candidate with experience in some or all of the below would be preferred however we are happy to hear from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds with a willingness to develop a broader skillset.
- Experience in district heating or advising on other major infrastructure or energy projects.
- Experience in transactional construction or construction dispute resolution, with an understanding of JCT, NEC4 and / or FIDIC forms of contracts.
- Real estate experience including options, leases, and approvals related to project development.
- Experience of M&A and investment transactions—including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and development services agreements.
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
- Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
- Opportunity for home-working if preferred.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Holidays 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
- Pension plan provision.
- Private health care scheme available.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Electric Car lease scheme.
- Health and well-being support.
- Company PC/laptop, etc.
This is a high-impact role in a dynamic and innovative clean energy business. If you’re looking to apply your legal expertise to drive real change in the energy transition, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please complete the online application form on BambooHR. For an informal discussion, contact Chris Haines, General Counsel: chris.haines@hemiko.com