Energy Projects Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Any Office
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Commercial Contracts PFI/PPP Legal Analysis Client Management Team Collaboration Business Development Supervision Energy Law

FULL DESCRIPTION

Energy Projects Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Any Office

Hybrid, Full-time, Mid-Senior level

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading commercial law firm. We are looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our successful, highly respected and rapidly growing Energy and Resource Management (ERM) team. The team is at the cutting edge of delivering projects within the ERM sectors that are currently undergoing a once in a generation transformation as we move towards a greener and more sustainable environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading, in collaboration with the team's Partners, on the procurement and delivery of a range of innovative energy and resource management projects.
  • Amending and finalising complex commercial contracts.
  • Assisting clients to achieve their commercial objectives as part of an integrated advisory team.
  • Developing deep and long-standing relationships with a range of public and private sector clients.
  • Being part of a team that is driving forwards the UK's decarbonisation, sustainability and net zero agenda.

Requirements

  • 5+ years' PQE.
  • Commercial contracts or PFI/PPP experience.
  • Private practice or in-house experience.
  • Strong technical legal skills.
  • Ability to understand and work through complex issues in a pragmatic and commercial manner.
  • Experience and confidence to lead on the day-to-day interaction with clients supported by the team's Partners.
  • Team player with ability to coordinate advice with lawyers from other disciplines.
  • Experience of supervising junior team members.
  • Some experience in business development with an ability and interest in growing the business.
  • A positive and flexible approach.

Benefits & Culture

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we offer hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days holiday (plus option to buy up to 5 additional days), discretionary bonus, generous pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, and access to Employee Assistance Programme. We are committed to wellbeing and inclusion, and we are a Disability Confident Employer. For any adjustments, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

How to Apply

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