In House Commercial Paralegal - Renewable Energy Sector

Your new company
A leading renewable energy infrastructure company at the forefront of the UK's solar energy revolution is seeking a talented Commercial Paralegal to join its growing legal team in Bristol. With a decade of rapid growth and innovation, this business has evolved from a startup into the UK's leading provider of ground-mounting solutions, achieving a turnover of £44m last year and projecting £68m next year. With new hubs launching in Bristol and Birmingham, and a manufacturing facility underway, this is a company that's scaling fast while keeping people and sustainability at its core. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and ESG excellence, the company has experienced rapid growth and has ambitious plans to scale further. The legal function is being built from the ground up, offering a unique opportunity to shape its future.

Your New Role
This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to support the legal function in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be the team's first paralegal and a trusted contributor across a wide range of legal and business initiatives. You'll work closely with departments including sales, marketing, HR, procurement, and engineering, providing legal support that enables strategic decision-making and risk management.
Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, NDAs, and supply agreements
• Providing practical legal advice across the business
• Supporting contract and records management in line with UK GDPR
• Assisting with dispute resolution and legal risk mitigation
• Contributing to ESG and sustainability initiatives
• Developing legal training materials and guidance for non-legal colleagues
• Supporting special projects and cross-functional collaboration

This is a chance to help shape a legal function within a company that's transforming the renewable energy landscape.
What You'll Need to Succeed

Essential:

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Previous paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of UK contract law, especially commercial agreements
• Excellent drafting, research, and communication skills
• Confidence in negotiating and advising across all levels of the business
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and attention to detail

Desirable:

• In-house legal experience, ideally in a high-growth or project-driven environment
• Sector experience in renewable energy, construction, manufacturing, or engineering
• Familiarity with ESG principles and sustainability in commercial contracting
• Experience in scaling businesses where innovation and pragmatism are key

What You'll Get in Return

• Be part of a rapidly growing, innovative company at the forefront of the renewable energy transition
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Competitive salary and discretionary performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including ESG-focused perks
• Meaningful volunteering days to support causes you care about
• Commitment to training and professional development
• A collaborative culture where your contribution genuinely matters

Ready to Make a Difference?If you're a motivated paralegal looking to grow your career in-house and contribute to a business that's driving real change, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of renewable energy. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on the role.

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