Legal Counsel

Good Energy

Legal Counsel advising Good Energy’s renewable Solar Services business on construction, procurement and commercial contracts. Supporting project delivery, supply-chain risk management and business-facing legal decisions.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeChippenham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £65,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice and support in construction, procurement, and supply chain environments, with strong skills in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly JCT-based agreements. Capable of managing legal risks and fostering trusted relationships across various business functions.

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Legally Qualified ProfessionalJCT Contract ExperienceCommercial Contract DraftingLegal Risk ManagementStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsLegal Risk AssessmentProject Delivery DocumentationSupplier Agreement ManagementDispute ResolutionProcurement ProcessesContract GovernanceScope Change ManagementPayment Issue Resolution

Soft Skills

Strong JudgementInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingDecision MakingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

ConstructionProcurementSupply ChainEnergy ServicesFacilities ManagementRenewablesProject-Based EnvironmentsInstallationCommercial ContractsSubcontractor Terms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide commercially focused legal advice to Good Energy’s Solar Services business across construction, installation, procurement, supplier, subcontractor and project delivery matters
Develop trusted partnerships and act as the go-to legal advisor for commercial contracts and legal support
Draft, review and negotiate JCT-based contracts, installation frameworks, supplier agreements, subcontractor terms, procurement documents, customer-facing terms and project documentation
Support the development of recurring service, maintenance and subscription-based propositions
Manage legal and commercial risks, including contract governance, supplier management, template agreements and escalation routes
Advise on scope changes, delays, payment issues, defects, performance concerns, termination rights and dispute avoidance during project delivery
Support supply chain risk management involving warranties, liabilities, service levels, delivery obligations, indemnities, insurance and product quality
Collaborate with Services, Procurement, Finance, Operations, Propositions and other stakeholders
Manage external legal advisers on specialist construction, procurement and project delivery matters
Assist with training and guidance on contract risk, procurement processes, dispute avoidance and escalation procedures
Provide pragmatic legal recommendations aligned with operational and commercial objectives
Support wider commercial contracting activity across the business as needed
Report to Peter Skeen

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legally qualified professional
Experience providing pragmatic legal support in construction, procurement, supply chain, installation, facilities, energy services or similar project-based environments
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial contracts
Ideally experience with JCT contracts, framework agreements, supplier and subcontractor terms, and project delivery documentation
Experience working in a business-facing legal role supporting operational, procurement, commercial and project delivery teams
Strong understanding of legal and commercial risk involving scope, specification, payment, delays, defects, quality, insurance, termination and dispute resolution
Sound judgement in resolving or escalating issues appropriately
Ability to balance commercial priorities with legal and operational risk
Ability to support live operational issues pragmatically
Flexible and adaptable approach to contracting and risk allocation
Understanding of construction, installation, procurement and supply chain environments
Strong communication and influencing skills
Ability to build trusted relationships across commercial, procurement, operational, finance and legal teams
Comfortable making decisions and providing clear recommendations under pressure
Able to work independently while escalating material risks appropriately
Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Ability to attend the Chippenham office once a week based on location
In-house experience is desirable
Experience in energy, renewables, facilities or similar sectors is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

£500 annual work from home allowance, paid monthly alongside salary
£500 annual travel allowance, paid monthly alongside salary
£500 annual development allowance
15% annual bonus
25 days annual leave
Day off for your birthday
Additional leave for long service
Bank holidays
Option to buy additional leave
Ethical pension with Aviva
Employer-matched pension contributions up to 7.5% of base salary
Formal and informal flexible working options
Hybrid working