Senior Legal Counsel - DEV Western Europe

join our MRES-ET team based in London.As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide senior-level legal support for the development, acquisition, and early-stage construction of renewable energy, BESS, and data center projects across the UK and Western Europe, with a particular focus on property, land rights, and development structuring.Your role will encompass:Provide senior, pragmatic legal advice to Western Europe development teamsLead land and property structuring for renewable and data center projectsIdentify and escalate fatal-flaw risks early in the development lifecycle Support development-stage acquisitions and asset rotation transactionsCoordinate with EPC, M&A and Finance legal teams to ensure smooth phase transitionsManage external counsel to ensure quality, consistency and cost controlContribute to regional legal strategy, precedents and shared learningDevelopment milestones supported on time and within agreed legal budgetsEarly identification and mitigation of material land and

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of 5,683 million and an EBITDA of 1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to, legal risksConsistent application of group legal standards across Western EuropeEffective collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counselWhat you bring to the role: UK-qualified solicitor (England & Wales)7+ years' PQE in renewable energy, infrastructure or complex real estate development, gained in-house and/or private practice, preferably with strong UK property transaction experienceStrong experience in property and land law, including options, leases, easements, wayleaves, access rights and title mattersExperience negotiating landowner arrangements for renewable energy projectsDetailed knowledge of renewable energy and/or data center development (solar PV, BESS and hybrid projects)- Working knowledge of EPC, O&M, PPAs and grid connection arrangements (development-stage focus)Ability to manage multi-jurisdictional Western European legal issues with local counselShare the same Value Based Behaviors:People & Personal growthResults orientation & Safety