DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

DCO application Real Estate Legal Strategy DCO documentation Land acquisition Property-related contracts

FULL DESCRIPTION

DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – London

Location: London

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 will be based in our clients offices in central London ¾ days per week.

Role & Responsibilities

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

Development Consent Order (DCO)

  • Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams 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.

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