Clean Energy Construction Legal Director or Partner - Any Office

Freeths; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Clean Energy Construction lawyer for their Bristol office. The role requires at least 4 years of experience in construction and clean energy projects. Responsibilities include drafting various contracts and managing project developments. The ideal candidate should be familiar with renewable energy technologies and possess strong legal skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team focused on innovative clean energy solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of construction, commercial and/or projects experience within the clean energy sector.
• Familiarity with BESS, solar PV, wind, hydro, energy-from waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and/or district heating is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drafting BESS Supply Agreements.
• Managing EPC contracts.
• Overseeing clean energy project developments and acquisitions.
• Handling component warranties.
• Advising on O&Ms & LTSAs.

Skills

BESS Supply Agreements

EPC contracts

Clean energy project developments

Construction experience

Commercial experience

Transactional experience

Tools

BESS technologies

solar PV

wind

hydro

energy-from waste

biogas

hydrogen

EV charging infrastructure

district heating

Job description

Clean Energy Construction: Senior Associate/Managing Associate/Director/Partner - Bristol/London/Leeds

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About The Role

We are looking for a talented Clean Energy Construction lawyer to join our busy team.

Candidates should have at least 4 years of construction, commercial and/or projects experience within the clean energy sector, although we would also welcome applications from those with transactional experience within the sector.

This role is working directly with Bristol-based Energy Construction Partner Suriya Edwards, London-based National Head of Clean Energy Clare King, and Leeds-based Clean Energy Partner Deborah Harvey. In addition, the successful candidate will work with other team members in Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield and Nottingham. Depending on your seniority, you could be based out of any of our 13 offices.

You will be supported by a wider sector team of approximately 90 lawyers in other practice areas across our 13 offices including real estate, corporate, finance, environment, planning and dispute resolution, particularly Alex Johnson and Stephen Evans (Construction), Michael Bray (Real Estate) and Emily Settle (Corporate). We also have a dedicated PSL for the clean energy sector, Shraiya Thapa.

Responsibilities

• BESS Supply Agreements (including with major world-renowned BESS manufacturers)
• EPC contracts
• O&Ms & LTSAs
• Component Warranties
• Clean energy project developments, acquisitions and disposals

Familiarity with technologies including BESS, solar PV, wind, hydro, energy-from waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure and/or district heating would also be an advantage.

Further information about the team can be found on our website: Clean Energy Solicitors | Renewable Energy | Freeths.

No agencies direct applications only. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Law Practice