Lightsource bp
Our world is undergoing an energy transition, driven by the urgent need for energy security, resilience, and sustainability. Affordable, reliable, local sources of low-carbon energy have become more critical than ever, with onshore renewables playing an important role in a diverse energy mix. At Lightsource bp, we are well positioned to deliver value-driven onshore renewable projects that support the global energy transition.
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Development Intern
Lightsource bp
London, UK
This 12-week hybrid internship at Lightsource bp’s London office offers hands-on experience supporting the Central Development Team on renewable energy projects across EMEA, including project coordination, reporting, analysis, and tool implementation.We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. What you’ll do (the role) SummaryIn this role, you will support the Central Development Team in improving how we develop solar projects across EMEA. You'll gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project development while assisting with key workstreams including improving development tools and processes and supporting in-country development teams to improve how we develop projects. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the full solar development lifecycle and contribute to bankable renewable energy projects in the EMEA region. Renewable energy development is the process of taking a project from early concept to construction-ready status by securing land, permits, grid connection, and key technical approvals. It requires coordinating environmental, technical, legal, commercial, and community considerations to ensure a project is viable and deliverable. A Development Manager leads this process end‑to‑end. They identify and advance project opportunities, manage relationships with landowners and local stakeholders, coordinate technical and environmental studies, and oversee permitting and grid connection applications. Acting as the central point of coordination, they work with internal experts and external partners to manage risks, maintain project schedules, and progress projects toward investment decision and construction. Our team is made up of Development Managers who support this process and work with development teams across the EMEA region to progress our pipeline of renewable energy projects towards being ready to build. Duration: 1 June – 21 August 2026 (12 weeks) Responsibilities of the RoleSupport the coordination of different workstreams across internal departments (permitting, PPA, technical, commercial engineering, legal, grid, and delivery) by attending meetings and helping to track progressSupport the preparation of project reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders under supervisionAssist with research and analysis on property reports, contracts, and development landscapes across EMEA geographiesHelp with financial modelling support, data organization, and basic analysis under the guidance of senior team membersSupport the rollout of proprietary tools and systems by learning how they work and assisting with implementation across teamsUndertake ad-hoc projects and research tasks to support the Central Development Team's strategic objectives Why you’ll make a great member of the team Experience & Knowledge RequiredUniversity project experience, internships, or work experience in project coordination or business environments is beneficial but not essentialDemonstrated ability to work in teams on academic or extracurricular projectsAny exposure to renewable energy, sustainability, or business development is a plusStrong interest in renewable energy and sustainabilityGood understanding of project management principles Skills RequiredCompetence in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Strong written and verbal English language skillsBasic understanding of business and commercial conceptsTeam player with willingness to build professional relationships and learn from colleaguesAbility to work under supervision, take initiative on assigned tasks, and ask for support when neededQuick learner with adaptability to changing priorities and tight deadlinesStrong organizational and attention to detailExcellent communicator with enthusiasm for the energy transitionProactive and hands-on approach to workCultural fit with LSbp values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive Education RequiredCurrently studying or recently graduated with a degree in a related discipline (e.g., Business, STEM, Project Management, Environmental Science, Law, Finance) Why you’ll want to work for usOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
Posted 19 days ago
Legal Intern
Lightsource bp
London, UK
This role offers a 12-week hybrid internship at Lightsource bp’s London office for law graduates or GDL/SQE1-qualified non-law graduates to support the in-house legal team on renewable energy projects, contracts, and internal processes.We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.Duration: 1 June – 21 August 2026 (12 weeks) Summary An opportunity for a final-year law student, law graduate, or non-law graduate who has completed the GDL or passed SQE1 to join a fast-paced and dynamic in-house legal team. Duties and Responsibilities We will provide the successful candidate with an introduction to the different departments, roles and processes within the legal team, an overview of the wider business and how the legal team interacts with it, as well as an overview of the lifecycle of solar projects. We will also provide training on the contracts we use for our projects, our business and other ancillary documents. Some of duties and responsibilities of the role are included below:Providing general support on the day-to-day business of the wider legal team (Development & Transactions, Projects, Finance and Corporate/Commercial) and liaising with internal stakeholders as and when requiredAttending weekly team meetings discussing legal team news and developments, the status and progress of transactions and other internal workstreamsAssisting with the legal review and preparation of contracts and ancillary documents (e.g. board resolutions) for the different departments in the legal team. Examples include: intercompany loan agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, commercial contracts, transaction documents, construction agreements, etc.Assisting with contract signing process and other required formalitiesAssisting with the development of internal precedents and knowledgeLegal writing and research and preparation of memosUndertaking any other related duties as may be required Why you’ll make a great member of the team KnowledgeEither:Final year law student or law graduate (LLB/BA degree in law)Non-law degree graduate who has passed the GDL or SQE1An interest in and general understanding of renewables and solar energyFamiliarity with English law, legal procedures and standardsBroad knowledge of day-to-day operations of an in-house legal team and legal processesExcellent English language skillsGood Microsoft Office knowledgeAn interest in AI tools and their practical application within an in-house legal context Personal qualitiesExcellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organisation skills and record keepingA proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude and strong willingness to learnAttention to detail and a focus on delivering work to a high standardTeam player, working collaboratively with members of the legal team and internal and external stakeholdersAbility to understand and contribute to the objectives of the legal team as well as all other business units within Lightsource bpAbility to work well under pressure and to manage conflicting deadlines Why you’ll want to work for usOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
Posted 19 days ago
Development Intern
Lightsource bp
London, UK
This 12-week hybrid internship at Lightsource bp’s London office offers hands-on experience supporting the Central Development Team on renewable energy projects across EMEA, including project coordination, reporting, analysis, and tool implementation.We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. What you’ll do (the role) SummaryIn this role, you will support the Central Development Team in improving how we develop solar projects across EMEA. You'll gain hands-on experience in renewable energy project development while assisting with key workstreams including improving development tools and processes and supporting in-country development teams to improve how we develop projects. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the full solar development lifecycle and contribute to bankable renewable energy projects in the EMEA region. Renewable energy development is the process of taking a project from early concept to construction-ready status by securing land, permits, grid connection, and key technical approvals. It requires coordinating environmental, technical, legal, commercial, and community considerations to ensure a project is viable and deliverable. A Development Manager leads this process end‑to‑end. They identify and advance project opportunities, manage relationships with landowners and local stakeholders, coordinate technical and environmental studies, and oversee permitting and grid connection applications. Acting as the central point of coordination, they work with internal experts and external partners to manage risks, maintain project schedules, and progress projects toward investment decision and construction. Our team is made up of Development Managers who support this process and work with development teams across the EMEA region to progress our pipeline of renewable energy projects towards being ready to build. Duration: 1 June – 21 August 2026 (12 weeks) Responsibilities of the RoleSupport the coordination of different workstreams across internal departments (permitting, PPA, technical, commercial engineering, legal, grid, and delivery) by attending meetings and helping to track progressSupport the preparation of project reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders under supervisionAssist with research and analysis on property reports, contracts, and development landscapes across EMEA geographiesHelp with financial modelling support, data organization, and basic analysis under the guidance of senior team membersSupport the rollout of proprietary tools and systems by learning how they work and assisting with implementation across teamsUndertake ad-hoc projects and research tasks to support the Central Development Team's strategic objectives Why you’ll make a great member of the team Experience & Knowledge RequiredUniversity project experience, internships, or work experience in project coordination or business environments is beneficial but not essentialDemonstrated ability to work in teams on academic or extracurricular projectsAny exposure to renewable energy, sustainability, or business development is a plusStrong interest in renewable energy and sustainabilityGood understanding of project management principles Skills RequiredCompetence in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Strong written and verbal English language skillsBasic understanding of business and commercial conceptsTeam player with willingness to build professional relationships and learn from colleaguesAbility to work under supervision, take initiative on assigned tasks, and ask for support when neededQuick learner with adaptability to changing priorities and tight deadlinesStrong organizational and attention to detailExcellent communicator with enthusiasm for the energy transitionProactive and hands-on approach to workCultural fit with LSbp values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive Education RequiredCurrently studying or recently graduated with a degree in a related discipline (e.g., Business, STEM, Project Management, Environmental Science, Law, Finance) Why you’ll want to work for usOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter.Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
Posted 19 days ago
Legal Intern
Lightsource bp
London, UK
This role offers a 12-week hybrid internship at Lightsource bp’s London office for law graduates or GDL/SQE1-qualified non-law graduates to support the in-house legal team on renewable energy projects, contracts, and internal processes.We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.Duration: 1 June – 21 August 2026 (12 weeks) Summary An opportunity for a final-year law student, law graduate, or non-law graduate who has completed the GDL or passed SQE1 to join a fast-paced and dynamic in-house legal team. Duties and Responsibilities We will provide the successful candidate with an introduction to the different departments, roles and processes within the legal team, an overview of the wider business and how the legal team interacts with it, as well as an overview of the lifecycle of solar projects. We will also provide training on the contracts we use for our projects, our business and other ancillary documents. Some of duties and responsibilities of the role are included below:Providing general support on the day-to-day business of the wider legal team (Development & Transactions, Projects, Finance and Corporate/Commercial) and liaising with internal stakeholders as and when requiredAttending weekly team meetings discussing legal team news and developments, the status and progress of transactions and other internal workstreamsAssisting with the legal review and preparation of contracts and ancillary documents (e.g. board resolutions) for the different departments in the legal team. Examples include: intercompany loan agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, commercial contracts, transaction documents, construction agreements, etc.Assisting with contract signing process and other required formalitiesAssisting with the development of internal precedents and knowledgeLegal writing and research and preparation of memosUndertaking any other related duties as may be required Why you’ll make a great member of the team KnowledgeEither:Final year law student or law graduate (LLB/BA degree in law)Non-law degree graduate who has passed the GDL or SQE1An interest in and general understanding of renewables and solar energyFamiliarity with English law, legal procedures and standardsBroad knowledge of day-to-day operations of an in-house legal team and legal processesExcellent English language skillsGood Microsoft Office knowledgeAn interest in AI tools and their practical application within an in-house legal context Personal qualitiesExcellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organisation skills and record keepingA proactive and ‘can-do’ attitude and strong willingness to learnAttention to detail and a focus on delivering work to a high standardTeam player, working collaboratively with members of the legal team and internal and external stakeholdersAbility to understand and contribute to the objectives of the legal team as well as all other business units within Lightsource bpAbility to work well under pressure and to manage conflicting deadlines Why you’ll want to work for usOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. Be recognized: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.Be inspired: Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few.Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
Posted 19 days ago
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