Corporate Energy Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate Corporate lawyer to join their prestigious Renewable team in Bristol, focusing on major energy acquisition projects. With a clear progression pathway and client exposure, this role offers an unmatched opportunity to excel in renewable energy law within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Culturally ingrained flexible working

Strong salary commensurate to experience

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate law with energy expertise.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client communication.

Responsibilities

• Support energy acquisition projects in Corporate Renewable team.
• Involved in M&A buyouts, joint ventures, and restructurings.
• Develop expertise in the renewable energy sector.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Qualified Corporate lawyer (3+ PQE)

Job description

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Are you a Corporate lawyer seeking to specialise in renewable energy, and support Europe's transition towards a clean and sustainable future?

This Legal 500, national success story has led the way in supporting their employees to choose when and how they work, and their award-winning Renewables team conducts some of the most impactful deals in the sector.
Join them as an Associate (3+ PQE) in their vibrant Bristol office, with first-rate progression, work alongside expert Partners, and benefit from their supportive environment.

The Firm

This leading UK law firm combines top-tier work and prestigious clients with an excellent culture and work-life balance. As a Top 50, multi-award-winning firm, its rapid growth stems from delivering results for high-profile clients and prioritising the development of its legal talent.

Rare among elite firms, its culture is approachable and supportive, with a collaborative ethos and hands-on mentorship from partners. Many lawyers are individually recognised, including in the Hot 100 and Legal 500 Hall of Fame, and the firm's commitment to professional development fosters long tenures and rising stars.

With a client base spanning high-net-worth individuals to global multinationals, the firm offers exposure to high-calibre, multi-jurisdictional work, supported by some of the UK's top legal minds. For ambitious professionals, this is an unmatched opportunity to excel and reach the pinnacle of your legal career.

The Role

Working in one of the premier Corporate Renewable teams in the UK, you will have the opportunity to support some of the largest energy acquisition projects in the sector.

As part of this prestigious team, you will get stuck into a range of corporate work, including M&A buyouts, joint ventures, restructurings, strategic investments and more.

Stimulating and fulfilling, your work will expose you to businesses across the spectrum of technologies shaping the clean energy landscape.

The team has a clear and quick progression pathway, and you will be supported by leading Partners to develop your skills and knowledge as you progress in your career.

You will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in the growing renewable energy sector with a team renowned for developing rising legal stars.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced Corporate lawyer with energy expertise.
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients.
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with large clients.

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join an international firm with an esteemed reputation.
• Career development opportunities and a clear pathway towards leadership.
• Culturally ingrained flexible working where you can mould your work around your life in a way that best suits you.
• Strong salary commensurate to experience.