Assistant General Counsel

The Assistant General Counsel (Renewables and Infrastructure) will be based in London and serve as in‑house counsel for Ameresco’s European operations, reporting to the U.S. General Counsel. The role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams and handling complex business transactions, contract negotiations, and project management for energy services and renewable energy projects.

This is a Senior Associate/Senior Legal Counsel level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of contracts, proposals, and offers across public and private sectors, including framework agreements, energy services agreements, and municipal contracts for large programs.
• Review existing agreements to ensure compliance and administer corporate policies and standards.
• Advise on larger subcontracts for equipment supply, construction services, professional services, implementation contracts, and financing agreements.
• Structure and negotiate project contracts and financing arrangements for renewable energy projects.
• Advise on general construction matters pertaining to projects under construction or operation, including EPC contracts, subcontract arrangements, O&M and performance‑guarantee agreements, stakeholder and joint‑venture arrangements.
• Apply familiarity with standard construction contract forms such as JCT, FIDIC, NEC, and public frameworks such as Refit, and assist with European and UK joint‑venture arrangements.
• Collaborate with management to support risk‑management strategies related to insurance coverage, contract language, and policy development.
• Identify risk‑management issues for ongoing project management.
• Resolve issues with customers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Support compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bar qualified to practice law in England and Wales.
• Minimum of eight years post‑qualified experience.
• Expertise in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Broad legal knowledge of construction law or relevant renewable energy sector experience.
• Keen analytical abilities and detail‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to provide business‑oriented legal advice and recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present clear and practical arguments.
• Excellent people skills and capacity to build strong working relationships.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

We offer comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people‑oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.