Senior Legal Counsel (Sole Counsel) – UK Energy & Storage | London BaseWe’re partnering with a Fortune Global 300 new energy pioneer – a global leader in EV batteries and energy storage solutions, with headquarters in China and a rapidly expanding footprint across Europe. As part of its strategic growth in the UK, the company is scaling its local operations (focused on energy storage and sustainable energy projects) and seeking a dynamic Sole Counsel to lead legal support for the UK market, with future potential to oversee legal affairs across the entire EMEA region.Role PurposeThis is a critical standalone legal role to support the company’s fast-growing UK business, providing end-to-end legal guidance for its energy storage projects, commercial transactions, and regulatory compliance. You’ll be the sole in-house legal advisor for the UK, working closely with global and regional leadership to mitigate legal risks, ensure adherence to local laws, and enable business expansion – with a clear career path to lead EMEA legal functions as the business scales.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive legal support for UK energy storage projects (including grid‑scale storage, partnerships, and project development)Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g., supply contracts, project collaboration agreements, service level agreements)Ensure compliance with UK energy regulations (e.g., REMIT, CfD schemes, grid connection rules) and local corporate governance requirementsAdvise on cross‑border legal matters and coordinate with global legal teams on multi‑jurisdictional transactionsManage legal risks related to business operations, including data protection (GDPR), employment law, and intellectual propertyLiaise with external law firms, regulators, and local stakeholders on legal and compliance mattersSupport the development of legal policies and procedures tailored to the UK and European marketsRequirementsQualified lawyer and preferably with valid legal licenses in both Scotland and Wales5+ years of legal experience in the energy, new energy, or energy storage sector (preferred industries: renewable energy, power utilities, or energy technology)Proven track record in handling commercial contracts, project development, and regulatory compliance for UK‑based energy businessesAbility to work independently as a sole legal advisor, with strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skillsExcellent knowledge of UK energy regulations, corporate law, and cross‑border transactional legal mattersFluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in other European languages or Mandarin Chinese is a strong plusProactive, business‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal rigor and commercial objectivesHow to ApplyIf you’re a driven legal professional with the right qualifications and a passion for the energy transition, please apply the job ad with your CV directly or submit your CV and a brief cover letter to ring.huang@kos-intl.com. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and contact shortlisted candidates for confidential discussions.Seniority LevelMid‑Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‑timeJob FunctionLegalIndustriesEnergy Technology and Services for Renewable Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr