Construction Associate (Senior or Managing)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in London is seeking a Transactional Construction Lawyer to join their clean energy team. This role involves working on high-profile renewable energy projects, drafting and negotiating contracts, and collaborating with a diverse client base in a thriving environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in construction or commercial law and an interest in renewable energy.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Access to cross-sector collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction, commercial, or projects law.
• Experience in the renewables sector or strong interest in clean energy workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support on a wide range of clean energy transactions.
• Draft and negotiate construction-related documents.
• Advise on various agreements and project acquisitions.

Skills

Construction law experience

Commercial law knowledge

Renewable energy sector experience

Project development skills

Job description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Transactional Construction Lawyers to join our thriving clean energy team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Client Details

A well-established UK law firm with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across a range of sectors. The firm support clients from innovative start-ups to major international organisations. Their clean energy practice is recognised for its depth of expertise and commitment to sustainability, and we offer a dynamic environment where lawyers can thrive professionally while contributing to impactful work in the renewables space.

Description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Construction Lawyers to join our thriving clean energy team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile renewable energy projects in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

• Lead or support on a wide range of clean energy transactions and project developments.
• Draft and negotiate construction-related documents, including bespoke contracts and standard forms such as FIDIC and MF/1.
• Advise on:
• BESS/Solar Supply Agreements and EPC contracts
• O&M and LTSA agreements
• Component warranties
• Project acquisitions and disposals
• Collaborate with sector-leading partners across Bristol, Leeds, and London.
• Engage with a high-profile client base, including world-renowned battery manufacturers and integrators operating across the UK and Europe.

Profile

• Minimum of 5 years\' experience in construction, commercial, or projects law.
• Experience in the renewables sector or a strong interest in transitioning into clean energy workstreams.
• Familiarity with technologies such as BESS, solar PV, wind, hydro, energy-from-waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and/or district heating is advantageous.
• A collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn and grow within a vibrant team.

Job Offer

• Be part of a nationally recognised clean energy team.
• Work on complex, high-value transactions with leading industry clients.
• Access to ongoing professional development and cross-sector collaboration.