Energy & Infrastructure Projects (Associate/Senior Associate)

An established international law firm is seeking an Associate (4+ PQE) to join its London Energy & Projects team, advising on complex renewable energy, low-carbon infrastructure and energy transition projects. The role offers a broad mix of project development, commercial, regulatory and transactional work, alongside significant client contact and leadership opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a leading projects and energy practice. The team advises governments, regulators, developers, investors, utilities and lenders on some of the most significant energy transition and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on renewable and low-carbon technologies.

Description

As a Senior Associate, you will play a leading role on a broad range of energy and infrastructure matters, working directly with partners and clients on high-profile projects. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on the development and delivery of renewable and low-carbon energy projects.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and project documentation.
• Advising on energy sector regulation, policy and market frameworks.
• Supporting clients on procurement, project development and financing structures.
• Working across technologies including solar, battery storage, carbon capture and hydrogen.
• Managing matters and workstreams with increasing autonomy.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Supporting business development initiatives and market engagement.

Profile

The successful candidate is likely to have:

• 4+ years' post-qualification experience in energy, projects or infrastructure law.
• Strong experience advising on renewable energy, power or low-carbon infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project development, commercial contracts and/or energy regulation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the evolving energy market.
• Experience working with public and private sector clients.
• A track record of mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a market-leading practice.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to advise on cutting-edge energy transition projects.
• Exposure to a wide variety of renewable and low-carbon technologies.
• Significant client contact and responsibility from day one.
• Cross-border work alongside international colleagues.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.