Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (UK)

Full Time

LondonPosted 22 days ago

Role Overview

Unisoninfra is hiring a Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (UK). This is a full-time role in London. Part of Unisoninfra's Risk hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Unison is a telecom and renewables infrastructure investment firm funded in partnership with Ardian - the global investment house based in Paris with over $150 billion in assets under management. Unison commenced operations in 2003 and today invests in real estate and infrastructure hosting wireless and renewables tenants in the United States and Europe. The Company is expanding rapidly and looking for talented, entrepreneurial team members to grow with us.

THE COMPANY:

Unison acquires real estate assets in the United States and Europe in the telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. Backed by a global investment firm with over $125B in assets under management, Unison is experiencing rapid growth across its existing business lines while expanding into new markets. The role is based in the United Kingdom, supporting operations across Europe.

THE TEAM:

The Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (EU), based in the UK, will play a key role in:

Managing the acquisition of telecom infrastructure assets such as cell towers across EU markets, leading transactions in multiple jurisdictions and supporting expansion into new markets.

Expanding Unison’s renewable energy business in Europe by working with landowners and renewable energy developers.

This is a hands-on position requiring an experienced legal professional with a proven track record of driving transactions through to closing, supporting complex negotiations, and managing portfolio risk. You will work closely with senior management, origination, pricing, and property management teams. Over time, the role is expected to evolve into a specialization in renewables.

THE ROLE:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Telecommunications

Provide support to the Regional General Counsel – Europe

Collaborate with the EU GC on internal reporting

Manage transaction processes end-to-end with internal and external legal teams

Liaise with brokers and site owners

Coordinate closings with external advisors (lawyers, notaries where applicable, banks, fund managers, and other stakeholders)

Conduct legal and property due diligence (leases, title review)

Track and manage transactions using internal systems

Support expansion into new jurisdictions

Provide basic advice on property-related taxes

Prepare pre-close reports, closing statements, and finance reviews

Train origination teams on real estate matters

Draft contracts and related legal documentation

Oversee full transaction execution through closing

Manage payment processes at closing

Lead regular legal coordination meetings

Renewable Energy

Manage a pipeline of lease acquisitions across Europe and coordinate cross-functional closing support

Oversee work carried out by in-house legal teams and prepare underwriting analyses for senior management

Evaluate, structure, and support negotiations with renewable energy developers (including sale-leaseback and land financing opportunities)

Support the development of new ground lease-based products

Assist with entry into new markets (entity formation, compliance, KYC, transaction structuring)

Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate matters

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

10+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or renewable energy or infrastructure environment

Strong experience in renewable energy and real estate transactions

Proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Willingness to travel across Europe

Entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset

Strong curiosity and passion for learning

Demonstrated ability to prioritise deal flow and exercise sound business judgment

Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills

Multilingual capabilities are a plus

Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefits offering.

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Where is the Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (UK) position at Unisoninfra located?

This position is based in London. Unisoninfra has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (UK) at Unisoninfra earn?

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When was the Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (UK) role at Unisoninfra posted?

This role was posted on June 18, 2026 (22 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.