Commercial and Compliance Consultant

Are you a commercially minded legal compliance professional looking for the chance to work closely with a renewable energy business, supporting strategic decision-making and helping to shape a strong culture of compliance? We are recruiting a Commercial and Compliance Consultant to join one of our clients' in-house legal teams, where you will advise on a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters.

About the Team

You will join a well-regarded in-house legal team that works in close partnership with colleagues across the business, providing practical, commercially focused advice on day-to-day operations as well as longer-term strategic initiatives. The team supports a varied workload across commercial contracting, governance, compliance and risk, and plays an important role in helping the business move forward with confidence.

As a Commercial and Compliance Consultant, you will work alongside legal, compliance and operational stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial priorities and bringing clear, pragmatic thinking to complex issues. This is an opportunity to build trusted relationships, take ownership of meaningful work and develop your experience in a role that offers both variety and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and business-facing documents.
• Provide practical advice on compliance, governance and risk matters, helping the business operate in line with internal standards and external requirements.
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of policies, processes and controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across legal, commercial and operational teams to provide clear, solutions-focused advice.
• Assist with due diligence, contract management and related compliance processes.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and help translate them into practical guidance for the business.
• Contribute to wider legal and compliance projects as required.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in commercial contracts, compliance and in-house legal work.
• A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to provide pragmatic advice that supports business objectives.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative style, together with the confidence to take ownership of your work and work independently where needed.
• A genuine interest in supporting a business through clear, practical and risk-aware advice.

Get in Touch

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please get in touch.