Managing Associate / Legal Director – Energy-Bristol-6+ PQE

Overview

In this role you will lead and advise on an array of commercial energy matters within a leading UK law firm’s Energy team. You’ll support the growth of the practice by handling complex renewable energy and infrastructure projects and by developing key client relationships. Expect to work on high-stakes contracts, regulatory matters, and project due diligence for funding and refinancing. You will collaborate across the firm to shape energy solutions and contribute to business development and market presence.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• Career progression to senior leadership
• Professional development and training
• Collaborative working environment
• Exposure to nationally significant energy projects
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial energy matters and project development
• Draft, negotiate and finalize energy contracts (PPA, framework, CfD, feedstock, grid/connection agreements)
• Conduct due diligence for funding, refinancing and secondary markets
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with developers, investors and funders
• Support business development, seminars and marketing initiatives
• Oversee operational and management arrangements for energy projects

Key requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ PQE in Commercial, Energy or Infrastructure teams
• Strong experience in energy-sector commercial contracts and renewable energy projects
• Experience advising a diverse client base, from high-growth firms to large corporates and investors
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Experience contributing to marketing, seminars and business development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities

• Collaborative and proactive approach
• Commercially minded
• Professionalism and integrity
• Drafting and negotiating energy contracts
• Regulatory and licensing understanding in electricity, gas, storage and heat
• Knowledge of PPAs, CfDs, grid connection and energy-from-waste/biogas projects

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