Clean Energy Construction - Sr Associate/Director/Partner

Chadwick Nott; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a passionate Senior Associate/Managing Associate/Legal Director/Partner in Leeds, specializing in construction law and clean energy. The role requires at least four years of experience and offers competitive salary, benefits, and a clear career progression pathway. Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Benefits

Clear pathway for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in construction, commercial, or project work.
• Strong transactional expertise in clean energy is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Work on Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supply agreements.
• Draft EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
• Engage in clean energy project development and acquisitions.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Transactional experience in clean energy

Knowledge of battery storage technologies

Knowledge of solar PV technologies

Knowledge of wind power

Knowledge of hydroelectric systems

Knowledge of energy-from-waste

Knowledge of biogas

Knowledge of EV charging infrastructure

Knowledge of district heating systems

Job description

Overview

Clean Energy Construction
Senior Associate/Managing Associate/Legal Director/Partner
Leeds

New opportunity to join a national and top 100 law firm who are seeking a skilled and motivated construction lawyer with a passion for clean energy to join their vibrant and growing team.

Applicants should ideally have a minimum of 4 years' experience in construction, commercial, or project work, particularly within the clean energy sector. However, applications from candidates with strong transactional expertise in the field are welcome.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a dedicated team across multiple UK offices.

You\'ll have the backing of a wider sector team spanning diverse practice areas such as real estate, corporate, finance, environment, planning, and dispute resolution. In addition, you\'ll benefit from the support of a dedicated Professional Support Lawyer focused specifically on the clean energy sector.

In this role, you\'ll work on an exciting variety of matters, including:

• Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) supply agreements, with leading global manufacturers.
• EPC contracts.
• O&M agreements and long-term service agreements (LTSAs).
• Component warranties.
• Clean energy project development, acquisitions, and disposals.

Experience / Qualifications

• Experience: ideally a minimum of 4 years in construction, commercial, or project work; strong transactional expertise in clean energy is welcome.
• Experience with key clean energy technologies (advantageous): battery storage, solar PV, wind power, hydroelectric, energy-from-waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and district heating systems.

Team & Support

You will collaborate with a dedicated team across multiple UK offices and benefit from the support of a wider sector team with expertise in real estate, corporate, finance, environment, planning, and dispute resolution. A dedicated Professional Support Lawyer focuses on the clean energy sector.

What We Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer who is passionate about advancing clean energy initiatives while working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

You can expect to join one of the leading firms with a competitive market salary, benefits, and a clear pathway for career progression.

How to Apply

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) [e-mail]

Equality & Diversity

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and to supporting our large client network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline.