Managing Associate / Legal Director – Energy – Bristol

Overview

In this role you will lead high-quality commercial energy work within a Top 100 law firm’s growing Energy team. You’ll advise on renewables, regulation, and energy projects, while developing client relationships and contributing to business growth and strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver commercially focused solutions on complex matters. This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of a thriving energy practice and work on cutting-edge projects that advance the low-carbon transition.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• comprehensive learning and development programmes
• competitive salary and benefits package
• career progression opportunities
• support for business development and profile raising
• strong people-focused culture

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad spectrum of commercial energy matters for diverse clients
• Draft and negotiate complex energy contracts and agreements
• Support complex renewable and sustainable energy projects across cross-functional teams
• Contribute to business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic input to growth plans
• Perform due diligence for funding, refinancing and secondary market transactions
• Assist in shaping the future direction of the energy practice

Key requirements

• 7+ years PQE in Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure or Projects practice
• Qualified Solicitor
• Strong experience advising on commercial energy matters
• Solid understanding of renewable energy sector
• Experience serving a range of clients from startups to corporates and investors
• Excellent drafting, negotiating and analytical skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Experience contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

• client relationship management
• business development
• networking
• PPAs
• Grid connection and related agreements
• Electricity, gas, storage and heat regulation

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