Energy Projects Associate / Senior Associate (5+ PQE) – Bristol

Overview

In this role you support a growing Energy & Resource Management practice within a leading commercial law firm, focusing on major energy and infrastructure projects. You will lead procurement, structuring and delivery, draft and negotiate complex contracts, and advise developers, government bodies and operators as part of a cross-disciplinary team. Your work will span heat networks, renewables, and decarbonisation initiatives, contributing to a recognised sustainability-focused practice. This is a growth-minded, collaborative environment with clear progression and wellbeing culture.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• structured development and progression pathway
• supportive, people-focused culture
• private medical insurance
• generous pension
• enhanced leave options”,”wellbeing support

Responsibilities

• Lead on procurement, structuring and delivery of major energy and resource management projects
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial and project contracts
• Advise developers, government departments, local authorities and major energy operators
• Support projects across heat networks, solar and battery storage, hydrogen, EV infrastructure, carbon capture, energy from waste and related decarbonisation initiatives
• Help shape the direction of a team known for technical excellence and sustainability leadership
• Manage day-to-day client relationships with partner support
• Supervise junior lawyers and coordinate multidisciplinary advice

Key requirements

• 5+ PQE with strong commercial contracts, projects or PFI/PPP experience
• Ability to handle complex issues pragmatically and commercially
• Confident leading day-to-day client relationships with partner support
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and coordinating multidisciplinary advice
• Interest in business development and growing a specialist practice
• Collaborative, positive and flexible approach
• Enthusiasm for energy, sustainability and resource management sectors

• collaboration
• leadership
• client relationship management
• commercial contracts
• project procurement
• PFI/PPP

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