Clean Energy Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director

Hays; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Clean Energy Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director to join their award-winning team. This role offers the chance to work on significant clean energy projects and provides clear opportunities for career progression. The firm supports flexible working arrangements, catering to both full-time and part-time professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction law and a passion for clean energy.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Established Construction or Projects lawyer with experience in large-scale projects.
• Interest or experience in clean energy or renewables is advantageous.
• Ability to handle various clean energy technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work on cross-border clean energy projects for leading operators.
• Support the Energy and Construction team in strategic initiatives.
• Engage in project work around clean energy technologies.

Skills

Construction Law

Project Management

Clean Energy Technologies

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE)

Job description

Clean Energy Construction Senior Associate / Legal Director

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Your new firm
Our award-winning Top 50 firm has been a remarkable success story in recent years. Having expanded significantly throughout the last decade, their strategically important and ambitious Bristol office continues to grow at a rapid pace, winning significant clients along the way.

Your new role
The firm boasts a highly regarded Energy and Construction team that works across this firm's network of national offices, acting both domestically and internationally at the cutting end of decarbonisation and investment in clean energy. Having made significant advances in this exciting sector, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Construction or Projects lawyer with a passion for clean energy to join their award-winning Bristol team.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside leaders in this sector on cross-border clean energy projects for some of the world's leading operators. This is an opportunity to join this dynamic team at a time of significant investment where you can forge the next stage of your career with clear board support and backing.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an established Construction or Projects lawyer used to working on large-scale construction projects, ideally with a focus on clean energy or renewables.

You will ideally have experience handling a mix of project work around various clean energy technologies, potentially including BESS, solar, hydrogen, wind, EV charging, or district heating infrastructure. While demonstrable experience in this sector would be advantageous, interest from Construction or Projects lawyers with a broader background but a clear passion for this area would also be of interest.

What you'll get in return
Ambitious and entrepreneurial, this firm is great at supporting and fast-tracking lawyers with flair who share their ethos. With a growing caseload of industry-leading work, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your Clean Energy career with a market leader. There is plenty of headroom for progression to partnership for the right candidate, with strong support around you.

Flexible and hybrid working options are available, making this a great opportunity for full or part-time lawyers, whether already based in the Southwest or considering relocation.

What you need to do now
If you're interested, click 'apply now' to send an updated CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. We welcome applications from candidates with the relevant PQE, but applications from those with more or less experience are also encouraged.

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