Associate - Energy Projects

Foot Anstey LLP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an Associate in Energy Projects to advise on significant energy and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of PQE and a background in energy or construction sectors, ready to make a real impact on the UK's net-zero future. This role offers a competitive salary and innovative benefits including flexible working hours and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-linked bonus

Flexible working environment

Private healthcare

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in energy, infrastructure, or construction.
• Familiarity with industry-standard construction contracts is desirable.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on energy and infrastructure project lifecycle.
• Draft and negotiate project contracts.
• Support on financing transactions and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding energy, infrastructure, and construction sectors

Ability to provide pragmatic advice

Knowledge of emerging technologies

Pro-active mindset

Tools

FIDIC

NEC

JCT

Job description

Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Southampton, Manchester

Job Title: Associate – Energy Projects

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

The role in 60 seconds

• Team: Energy, Projects, Infrastructure & Construction (EPIC)
• Locations: Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Southampton, Manchester
• Working Pattern: Full-time

Why this role matters

As an Energy Projects Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering a range of projects that support the UK's net‑zero future. You'll advise on significant and innovative projects, working with leading developers, supply chain contractors, funders and investors to shape the deals that are driving the future of clean energy.

What you’ll do

• Advise clients across the life cycle of energy and infrastructure projects, from project inception, to construction, financing, operation, and the decommissioning of such projects.
• Work across a wide range of technologies including solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, nuclear and heat networks.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of project contracts such as EPC, installation agreements, O&M, route‑to‑market agreements, and grid connection contracts.
• Support on project financing transactions, sale and purchase of projects – liaising with lenders, investors and sponsors to ensure projects are structured for success.
• Work in collaboration with colleagues in other disciplines to deliver seamless and commercially focused advice.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships, helping identify new opportunities in emerging technologies and markets.

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years PQE with a strong background in energy, infrastructure and/or construction sectors.
• Familiarity with industry standard forms of construction contracts such as FIDIC, NEC, JCT is highly desirable.
• Ability to understand the business drivers behind a project, not just the legal frameworks, and deliver pragmatic advice to clients.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and the commercial models that make them viable.
• A pro‑active mindset, keen to take ownership and grow your expertise in a fast‑moving sector.
• A shared passion for innovation, collaboration – achieving great things together.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Options to buy additional annual leave and benefit from our Flexi‑Hours Scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support, gym memberships).
• A modern, flexible working environment.

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