Job Description

London, United Kingdom

Employment Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Function

Legal

The Role

Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy!
Sonnedix is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team on a 14-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave, reporting directly to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial. As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for driving the legal strategy, managing performance, and ensuring effective legal risk management and compliance in alignment with global Legal Centers of Excellence and in collaboration with in-country legal colleagues and E2E business partners. You will ensure compliance with global SX policies and function-wide requirements, including legal panel management, shared technologies, and compliance frameworks.



The Legal Counsel will be responsible for working cross-functionally to develop a consistent approach to all in-country business legal needs, managing the legal aspects of local energy projects and other transactional matters, and overseeing governance and corporate secretarial requirements. You will review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts across all SX functions and provide legal support on various local matters, including employment, property, and other business operations.

Desirable skills:

Excellent technical legal and communication skills*
A problem-solving mindset with a commercial and business-oriented approach*
A customer-focused, proactive, and partnership-driven attitude with positive energy*
Strong ability to build trusted relationships and effectively manage a diverse range of global internal and external stakeholders*
Experience using or developing digital tools or workflows to improve efficiency, innovation and productivity*
Fluent in English both written and verbal (Spanish as additional language would be desirable but not essential)*

We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English.

At Sonnedix, we're building a future ready team with AI literacy, the ability to leverage digital and AI tools to improve efficiency, innovation and productivity across all roles.

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don't meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.

About Us

Sonnedix is an international Renewable Energy Producer (REP) with over a decade-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen where it operates.



Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption renewable energy and play a vital role in the energy revolution. We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate. Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

One company, many careers

- as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us An

inclusive, international working culture

with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world A commitment to

flexibility

- hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave A

family first

company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers The ability to

'work from elsewhere'

, for up to six weeks in a year

Summer working hours

Financial, Social, Mental & Physical

wellbeing

support The

Sonnedix Academy

- a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague

confidently use AI and digital tools

in their work

Fantastic office environments

Social events,

team building

opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences

and many more local benefits!