Construction (Energy) | Associate Director

Hydrogen Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading international law firm in London seeks an Associate Director focused on energy and energy transition projects. You will lead transactions, negotiate contracts, and drive due diligence while supervising associates and managing key client stakeholders.

The role requires substantial UK energy-sector construction experience and the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy across EPC, BOP, and related agreements.

Qualifications

• Senior lawyer with extensive UK energy-sector construction experience.
• Proven track record leading negotiations on large-scale projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex matter streams.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactions and contract negotiations for energy projects.
• Oversee due diligence workstreams and risk assessment.
• Manage client stakeholders and supervise associates.
• Take responsibility for matters typically handled at partner level.

Skills

Negotiation leadership

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

FIDIC

NEC

Job description

We are working with a leading international law firm looking to appoint an Associate Director to its London non-contentious construction practice, with a dedicated focus on energy and energy transition projects. The firm has a well-established position in the energy market, advising developers, investors, funders and contractors across major renewable and infrastructure projects.

The hire is specifically aimed at an experienced senior lawyer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy. You will lead transactions, contract negotiations and due diligence workstreams, manage client stakeholders and supervise associates, taking responsibility for matters that would otherwise sit predominantly at partner level.

The Work

The work centres on the development, construction and operation of energy assets, including renewables, battery storage and grid-related projects. Matters involve EPC, BOP, supply and O&M agreements alongside FIDIC, NEC and bespoke contractual structures with scope to take on wider infrastructure mandates.

The ideal candidate will already be operating at Associate Director or equivalent senior level, with substantial UK energy-sector construction experience and a track record for leading negotiations on large-scale projects.