DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel

Position: DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel (Contract)
DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – Remote / Hybrid

Location:

Remote / Hybrid

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading renewable and alternative energy company supporting a large scale, green energy project. The role requires a strong understanding of the DCO application process and can be performed remotely with visits to our client head office in London.

The role is deemed as being outside IR35.

Role & Responsibilities

Leading the DCO and real-estate work streams for the project including as follows:

Development Consent Order (DCO)

* Leading the DCO and real-estate work streams for the project including.

* Independently lead legal strategy and execution for DCO application of the Project under the Planning Act 2008, with limited oversight from Senior Legal Counsel.

* Review and negotiate DCO documentation including protective provisions.

* Advise on all aspects of the DCO statutory consultation, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement.

* Participate in representing the organisation in hearings and examinations before the Planning Inspectorate.

* Liaise with internal project teams, external counsel, and government bodies to ensure timely and compliant DCO submissions.

* Lead development of responses to examination questions in the DCO

Real Estate

* Manage legal aspects of land acquisition, including compulsory purchase, option agreements, leases, and easements.

* Conduct due diligence on property titles, access rights, and land ownership.

* Negotiate and draft property-related contracts and support land assembly strategies.

* Advise on land registration, property disputes, and rights of way.

* Collaborate with surveyors, planners, and external legal advisors to facilitate smooth land transactions.

Other

* Whilst the focus will be on DCO and real estate the selected candidate may be required to work on other areas of work for an in-house legal team such as review of NDAs, commercial terms and conditions, and miscellaneous legal matters.

Key Skills & Knowledge

* Must have strong understanding of the DCO application and approval process.

* Previous experience working in the energy sector would be highly advantageous.

Additional Information

The role is considered to be outside IR35