Senior Associate Clean Energy Construction – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will advise on a range of clean energy construction matters within a leading national law firm. You will work closely with cross-office teams and a sector group to support energy projects, development, acquisitions, and disposals. You’ll handle high‑stakes contracts and warranties, shaping deals for battery storage, solar, wind, and other technologies. This is a collaborative, supportive environment with clear progression and a focus on advancing clean energy initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

• market salary
• competitive benefits
• clear pathway for career progression

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate BESS supply agreements with global manufacturers
• Negotiate and manage EPC contracts
• Handle O&M agreements and long-term service agreements (LTSAs)
• Draft and review component warranties
• Support clean energy project development, acquisitions and disposals
• Collaborate with sector team across real estate, corporate, finance, environment, planning, and dispute resolution

Key requirements

• Minimum ~4 years’ experience in construction, commercial, or project work, preferably in clean energy
• Strong transactional expertise in the field
• Experience with cross-office collaboration in the UK
• Knowledgeable in battery storage, solar PV, wind, hydroelectric, energy-from-waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and district heating (advantageous)

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Proactive and solution-focused
• BESS supply agreements
• EPC contracts
• O&M agreements and LTSA

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