Energy Projects Solicitor/Associate (1-5 PQE)

Description

Make a Real Impact Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors. Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services. As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of. Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people. Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

We are looking for a Solicitor or Associate to join our successful, highly respected and rapidly growing Energy and Resource Management team. Our Energy and Resource Management team is at the cutting edge of delivering energy projects within the energy and waste management sectors that is undergoing a once in a generation transformation as we move towards a cleaner and greener energy system.

The team consists of four market leading partners [Nadeem Arshad](https://www.bevanbrittan.com/people/nadeem-arshad/), [Nathan Bradberry](https://www.bevanbrittan.com/people/nathan-bradberry/), [Rupert Lugg](https://www.bevanbrittan.com/people/rupert-lugg/) and [Gemma Glasspole](https://www.bevanbrittan.com/people/gemma-glasspole/). Gemma recently joined our Birmingham office to support our growth in this location. All four Partners are ranked in the legal directories, such as Legal 500, for their expertise in [Energy, Project Finance and PFI](https://www.legal500.com/c/south-west/projects-energy-and-natural-resources/energy-project-finance-and-pfi/).

It is an exciting time for the Energy and Resource Management team in terms of team growth and our involvement advising on market-leading deals. We were shortlisted as Legal Advisor of the Year at the [Partnerships Awards](https://www.partnershipsawards.com/shortlist2024) for the eighth year in a row. Team members have been recognised in the Legal 500 Green Guide 2025 for their commitment to environmental sustainability, with Nathan one of only 40 individuals in the UK - and 100 worldwide - to be named as a Legal 500 Green Ambassador.

Our Energy and Resource Management team has exceptional experience in the energy and resource management sectors and advises high-profile private sector clients, and many UK wide public sector organisations, on a range of energy and infrastructure projects across different energy sources and technologies, including:

• Energy from Waste projects and Waste/Resource Management
• District Heating projects
• Solar PV and Battery Storage projects
• City Wide Decarbonisation projects
• Electric Vehicle Projects
• Hydrogen projects
• Carbon Capture Usage and Storage projects
• Smart energy projects
• On-shore and Off Shore Wind
• Grid connection/upgrade projects

*“ …the firm's national energy practice … has standout capabilities in energy-from-waste, energy innovation and renewable energy. District energy is another bedrock of the firm's work.”* (Legal 500)

The role

You will play a critical role in contributing to the ongoing success of our Energy and Resource Management team. On a day-to day basis, you will be assisting clients on a range of exciting work, including:

• Supporting on the procurement and delivery of a range of innovative energy and infrastructure projects projects.
• Using your commercial acumen to develop and deliver strategic commercial projects.
• Growing your network and developing long-standing relationships with a range of public and private sector clients.

What we are looking for from you

Our talented Energy and Resource Management teams consists of lawyers who have transferred into the energy sector, bringing with them a diverse set of skills and experience. We will therefore consider candidates from a range of backgrounds and experience including, for example, a candidate with a background in projects, commercial, FM, investor or finance, without direct experience of the energy sector.

One of the key attributes that we look for in applicants is a passion to learn, enthusiasm and the desire to excel as a lawyer in the energy sector. We are also looking for a team player, who enjoys delivering projects as part of a team and is keen to share knowledge, skills and experience for the benefit of the wider team.

We will provide you with a range of support through a structured and bespoke development programme that will allow you to gain excellent experience, enhance your professional and personal development and offers transparent and achievable career progression opportunities.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• 2 - 5 years' PQE
• Commercial contracts, infrastructure and/or energy infrastructure experience
• Private practice or in-house experience welcome
• Thrive in hybrid working environment
• Strong foundation of technical skills and an ability to work through, with support from senior fee earners, complex issues in a pragmatic and commercial manner
• Opportunity to work within a specialist Energy and Resource Management team
• Positive and flexible approach

Work with approachable people

When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.

Supported to be your best

Hybrid working

We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

Learning, Development & Progression

We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.

Wellbeing

As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.

Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance through Vitality
• Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion

Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and canfeel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, weactively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.

Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing [contact hidden]

Acting responsibly, now and for the future

To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.

Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated £100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achiving our net zero carbon target by 2040. Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.