Green Lawyers Wanted: The Rise of Renewables Law

How is the renewables boom reshaping in-house legal roles? 🌱

In the 80s, being ‘green’ was all about “vegetable rights and peace”, as Neil from The Young Ones put it. Fast forward to 2025, and it’s about hydrogen, battery storage, and ESG compliance – and that’s where lawyers come in.

Energy law has had a massive plot twist. Renewables now generate nearly 40% of the UK’s electricity, with offshore wind powering over 27% of the grid. Behind those wind turbines and solar farms are legal teams navigating regulations, ESG commitments and international contracts.

Demand for in-house legal talent in renewables is soaring. Companies need more than energy law experts – they’re looking for specialists in project finance, supply chain agreements and cutting-edge tech deals. It’s a steep learning curve, but the chance to work on industry-shaping projects is worth it.

What’s your take? Are in-house lawyers keeping up, or does the renewables sector need to step up its game to attract top talent? Let’s discuss below. 👇