{"id":116139,"date":"2026-02-12T12:39:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=116139"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T15:40:12","slug":"climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-expected-and-why-in-house-general-counsels-should-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/market-insight\/esg\/climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-expected-and-why-in-house-general-counsels-should-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate focused\u00a0PE funds are performing better than expected,\u00a0and why in-house general counsels should care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate focused&nbsp;private equity funds in North America are quietly defying long&nbsp;held assumptions about underperformance. Once perceived as niche strategies tethered to uncertain regulatory environments, these funds are now&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;competitive return profiles,&nbsp;and in some cases beating comparable non-climate vehicles. The shift is being driven by better technology, more sophisticated operating models, and a growing consumer and corporate preference for&nbsp;low&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;solutions. And for in-house general counsels, the implications stretch far beyond investment performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pitchbook.com\/news\/articles\/climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-you-think\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PitchBook\u2019s&nbsp;Climate PE Funds: Heating up or Cooling Down?,<\/a>&nbsp;funds launched between 2016 and 2021 delivered slightly better overall returns than non-climate funds, particularly in&nbsp;lower performing&nbsp;segments,&nbsp;suggesting a degree of resilience in downturns. While differences dissipate when adjusting for vintage year and geography, the core takeaway&nbsp;remains-&nbsp;climate focused&nbsp;private equity no longer lags. It now performs on par with traditional strategies, disrupting&nbsp;long held&nbsp;assumptions that&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;investing requires sacrificing returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, assets under management in the sector are expected to reach&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pitchbook.com\/news\/articles\/climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-you-think\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$563 billion by 2029<\/a>. Despite a slowdown in fundraising over the past couple of years,&nbsp;largely due to&nbsp;broader macro uncertainty,&nbsp;capital is expected to accelerate again as performance stabilizes, regulatory drivers solidify, and institutional investors sharpen their climate commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-climate-pe-is-outperforming-expectations\">Why climate PE is outperforming expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-technology-has-hit-an-inflection-point\">1. Technology has hit an inflection point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2772683523000456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advances across renewables, low carbon energy, storage, industrial decarbonization, and electric vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;have fundamentally changed the economics of climate&nbsp;focused sectors.&nbsp;Once&nbsp;expensive&nbsp;or unproven technologies now enjoy commercial maturity, scalable manufacturing, and improved efficiencies. For PE managers, this means better margins, lower deployment&nbsp;risk&nbsp;and more predictable exit paths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solar and wind costs have continued their&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;decline&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery storage has become critical infrastructure rather than an experimental addon&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric vehicle supply chains are more robust and diversified&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These shifts have opened pathways for value creation that&nbsp;didn\u2019t&nbsp;exist a decade ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-renewables-are-beating-fossil-fuels-on-cost\">2. Renewables are beating fossil fuels on cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewable energy is no longer simply \u201ccompetitive\u201d,&nbsp;it is increasingly the lowest&nbsp;cost&nbsp;option. Meanwhile, fossil fuel extraction costs have risen due to&nbsp;supply&nbsp;chain&nbsp;constraints, regulatory&nbsp;burdens&nbsp;and labor shortages. This creates a favorable backdrop for PE funds backing solar, wind, grid optimization, and distributed energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result: stronger earnings and better operating performance than&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;during underwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-consumers-are-voting-with-their-wallets\">3. Consumers are voting with their wallets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability&nbsp;linked&nbsp;consumer behavior is now mainstream. Demand for environmentally responsible products has risen sharply, especially among younger demographics and corporate procurement teams&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;to meet internal climate targets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For climate PE, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster adoption cycles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More predictable revenue streams&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher valuations for companies that can&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;measurable emissions reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-policy-nbsp-even-when-mixed-nbsp-still-pushes-capital-toward-climate-solutions\">4. Policy,&nbsp;even when mixed,&nbsp;still pushes capital toward climate solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the United States has seen political shifts and partial rollbacks of earlier climate policies, the&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;trend&nbsp;remains&nbsp;supportive. Geopolitical tensions and concerns about energy security have pushed governments to prioritize domestic&nbsp;clean&nbsp;energy&nbsp;capacity. Even policy volatility can create opportunities, as companies seek regulatory clarity and transition financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-inhouse-general-counsels-should-care\">Why inhouse general counsels should care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General counsels increasingly&nbsp;operate&nbsp;at the intersection of risk, strategy, and governance. Climate PE\u2019s rise has direct consequences for legal teams\u2014whether&nbsp;advising&nbsp;a corporation partnering with a climate&nbsp;tech provider,&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in M&amp;A, or navigating regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-nbsp-climate-nbsp-related-nbsp-investments-are-becoming-strategic-not-peripheral\">1.&nbsp;Climate&nbsp;related&nbsp;investments are becoming strategic, not peripheral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate PE funds expand, their portfolio companies are scaling into mainstream markets\u2014energy infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, consumer&nbsp;goods&nbsp;and industrial services. For in-house GCs, this means a growing volume of commercial agreements, joint ventures, supply&nbsp;chain contracts, and IP licensing tied to&nbsp;climate&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;technologies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal teams need to understand the deal dynamics and risk profiles of these sectors, because climate tech is rapidly becoming part of core business strategy rather than a side initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-regulatory-complexity-is-rising\">2. Regulatory complexity is rising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even as US federal policy fluctuates,&nbsp;states, provinces and other global&nbsp;jurisdictions&nbsp;are tightening climate disclosure rules and incentivizing&nbsp;low&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;investments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCs must navigate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evolving emissions reporting requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental&nbsp;claims and greenwashing scrutiny&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross border&nbsp;regulatory fragmentation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESG&nbsp;related&nbsp;litigation risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PE-backed&nbsp;climate companies often grow quickly and expand internationally, heightening exposure to regulatory regimes with steep penalties for noncompliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-contracts-are-becoming-more-technical-nbsp-and-require-closer-legal-oversight\">3. Contracts are becoming more technical,&nbsp;and require closer legal oversight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate&nbsp;related contracts increasingly involve specialized terms such as emissions&nbsp;reduction guarantees,&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;credit&nbsp;verification, technology&nbsp;performance thresholds, and multistakeholder financing structures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-house GCs must ensure commercial teams fully understand the legal implications of these provisions, particularly around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warranties tied to emissions performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP&nbsp;ownership of decarbonization technologies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longterm supply agreements involving new materials or energy sources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk transfer and indemnities for technology underperformance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate PE accelerates adoption of&nbsp;new technologies, contract sophistication rises accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-m-amp-a-activity-is-heating-up\">4. M&amp;A activity is heating up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of strong fund performance and market consolidation is increasing M&amp;A activity across climate&nbsp;focused sectors. Many corporates are buying climate&nbsp;tech startups to meet sustainability goals, secure supply&nbsp;chains&nbsp;and modernize&nbsp;operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For GCs, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More due diligence on novel technologies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater scrutiny of regulatory exposure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration challenges involving&nbsp;ESG&nbsp;data and reporting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heightened importance of cultural and reputational risk management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding how climate assets are valued and governed will be essential for advising executive teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hiring-trends-what-legal-departments-need-to-know\">Hiring trends: What legal departments need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The growth of climate&nbsp;focused PE is reshaping legal hiring in three important&nbsp;ways.focused&nbsp;PE is reshaping legal hiring in three important ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-increased-demand-for-regulatory-and-environmental-nbsp-expertise\">1. Increased demand for regulatory and environmental&nbsp;expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies are hiring lawyers with backgrounds in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental law&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy regulation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean&nbsp;energy project&nbsp;finance energy&nbsp;project finance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate policy and compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCs without this&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;internally are increasingly turning to specialized outside counsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-rising-need-for-commercial-lawyers-fluent-in-technology-and-infrastructure\">2. Rising need for commercial lawyers fluent in technology and infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate PE portfolio companies often straddle software, engineering, and heavy industry. As a result, inhouse teams are seeking lawyers who understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complex commercial contracting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data&nbsp;governance frameworks for energy&nbsp;systems governance&nbsp;frameworks for energy systems&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP protection in climate&nbsp;tech&nbsp;innovation tech&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment,&nbsp;construction&nbsp;and engineering agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hybrid legal&nbsp;technical skill sets are becoming highly&nbsp;valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-more-inhouse-roles-embedded-in-sustainability-functions\">3. More inhouse roles embedded in sustainability functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate initiatives become enterprise priorities, companies are placing legal counsel directly into ESG, sustainability or energy&nbsp;transition teams. These roles focus&nbsp;on:transition&nbsp;teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These roles focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compliance with emerging disclosure rules&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claims substantiation and marketing review&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiating carbon&nbsp;credit or renewable&nbsp;energy&nbsp;certificate&nbsp;agreements credit&nbsp;or&nbsp;renewable energy certificate&nbsp;agreements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluating strategic climate&nbsp;tech&nbsp;partnerships tech&nbsp;partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal is becoming a strategic partner rather than simply a risk gatekeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line-the-north-american-energy-transition-will-drive-major-expansion-in-legal-hiring\">The bottom line: the North American energy transition will drive major expansion in legal hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across the United States and Canada, the shift toward clean energy and growth in AI\u2011driven power demand will significantly expand legal teams, especially in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulatory and compliance law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project finance and infrastructure transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor and employment law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate and construction law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental and safety compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government contracting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intellectual property law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations that strategically expand their legal capabilities now, especially those supporting both technology and energy operations, will be best positioned to manage the risks and opportunities emerging from North America\u2019s evolving energy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-taylor-root-can-help-you-hire-a-general-counsel-for-your-energy-company\">How Taylor Root can help you hire a General Counsel for your energy company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taylor Root is a leading legal recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in the US and Canadian markets, offering tailored solutions for hiring exceptional General Counsel\u2019s. If you are looking to add an in-house attorney to your team, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/submit-a-vacancy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">submit a brief<\/a>&nbsp;and a member of our team will be in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, if you are looking for a legal job, check out our latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/jobs\/?_job_region=united-states\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">legal jobs<\/a> in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-10-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9d91c282d57f2c52a1013ec7579a45d9\" 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The firm is well-regarded for its personalised approach and expertise dealing with top-tier clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and family offices, making them a leader in their [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 2 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124613 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-124613\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/job\/interim-legal-counsel-fmcgretail-124613\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Retail<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Interim Legal Counsel &#8211; FMCG\/Retail<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects. Role overview \u00b7 Join a well-established [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 2 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124587 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-124587\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/job\/corporate-senior-associate-6-pqe-124587\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Corporate Senior Associate 6+ PQE<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Senior Associate &#8211; Corporate (6+ PQE) About the Firm A highly regarded UK law firm with a strong footprint across London and the South East is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding corporate team. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector focus, and commitment to both client service excellence and career [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 3 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124549 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry job_position_featured\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-124549\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/job\/litigation-roles-bermuda-and-cayman-islands-124549\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Litigation roles &#8211; Bermuda and Cayman Islands<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">We have been briefed on some exciting Insolvency and Litigation opportunities with a leading offshore international firm in Bermuda dn the Cayman Islands. The roles will advise on all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution with particular emphasis on contentious insolvency, creditor and shareholder remedies, general commercial litigation, and contentious trust litigation. 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The roles will involve advising on a wide range of corporate matters, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, continuations and discontinuations, public equity markets and equity capital raising, shareholders&#8217; agreements and joint ventures and corporate [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 3 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-124518 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-124518\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/job\/legal-counsel-124518\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Telecommunications<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Legal Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Legal Counsel | 4-7 PQE | London Our client is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its high-performing in-house legal team. This is a broad commercial role offering exposure to complex customer contracts, strategic projects and wider business-facing legal work within a fast-growing, infrastructure-led organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">Posted 4 days ago<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n<!-- Banner -->\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-274773364927\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:260px;height:520px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"274773364927\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLpyHBn4THqZryjLePpd0VoQqyl5krae%2B%2FfwPOiPtQLZRMTHTsta71udlEB21txg%2Bl7OSU4UpzrriDOlNodZgPZwO6brr5jDZxDtVJaksExRdZWoKEOPBzmhNqe03ClLEoUy1C5J5eM6iYX9cZRwUrOAHp%2FNCkjL3ky%2B5dHs%2B0IeK4QEaPc11kDvBC2yirNGU6fCX4hUaoGUte0R4LkSq9b%2B4FrH1i%2BrftjdlFKNzprYqiuBh4ns87DJw%3D%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=274773364927&#038;portalId=26669168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"TR_GLO_2026_in-house_report_web-banner_Global-new\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/cta\/default\/26669168\/interactive-274773364927.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_1ae276c71ead567f27eae65627eca5ce\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/resources\/\">See all<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-123660 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-career-advice category-career-progression category-governance tag-new_risk-and-compliance-career-advice hd_author-zaryna-pirverdi\" id=\"block_1ae276c71ead567f27eae65627eca5ce-job-123660\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/career-advice\/the-skills-company-secretaries-need-to-progress-into-senior-roles\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Close up of a woman at work, green shirt, making hand gestures\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Detail_Close-up-of-hand-gesture_GettyImages-629293208-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">The skills company secretaries need to progress into senior roles<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">July 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights The company secretary role has always sat close to the boardroom, but the expectations placed on the function have changed considerably. Strong technical governance expertise remains essential, but it is no longer enough on its own. Today\u2019s company secretaries are expected to help boards navigate regulation, stakeholder pressure, ESG scrutiny, technology [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-123642 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-finding-talent category-hiring-advice category-us tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice hd_author-jon-coles hd_author-joncoles\" id=\"block_1ae276c71ead567f27eae65627eca5ce-job-123642\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/hiring-advice\/how-in-house-legal-teams-in-the-us-energy-sector-are-adapting-to-regulatory-complexity\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-507118706-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Two male colleagues discuss work at a laptop\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-507118706-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-507118706-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-507118706-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">How in-house legal teams in the US energy sector are adapting to regulatory complexity<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">July 28, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Large-scale energy projects have always been complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is changing is how early, and how extensively, legal teams are now involved in shaping whether those projects can move forward.&nbsp; From permitting and environmental compliance to project finance, stakeholder management and major commercial agreements,&nbsp;in-house counsel recruitment&nbsp;is evolving as lawyers become involved much earlier [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-94275 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-market-update category-uk tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-sarah-ingwersen\" id=\"block_1ae276c71ead567f27eae65627eca5ce-job-94275\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/de\/market-insight\/market-update\/uk-in-house-market-update\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-627872842-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Businessman talking to colleagues in meeting\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-627872842-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/iStock-627872842-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">UK and Ireland in-house legal recruitment market update Q3<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">July 13, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Key insights Corporate and commercial, London Banking and financial services, London Interim, London Regional UK Ireland Corporate and commercial, London Q2 saw confidence continue to build across the in-house legal market, although hiring remained measured and highly strategic. Businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving regulation and rapid technological change, but there was greater [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate focused&nbsp;private equity funds in North America are quietly defying long&nbsp;held assumptions about underperformance. Once perceived as niche strategies tethered to uncertain regulatory environments, these funds are now&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;competitive return profiles,&nbsp;and in some cases beating comparable non-climate vehicles. 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