Counsel - Renewable Energy

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally renowned law firm is seeking a Renewable Energy Counsel with over 10 years of experience to join their prestigious London office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on pioneering projects in the renewable energy sector, advising on a wide range of technologies including wind, solar, and hydrogen. The firm is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to professional development, ensuring a supportive environment for career progression. If you are a dedicated Energy Lawyer looking to advance your career in a top-tier firm, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Professional development

Work-life balance

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in Energy Law with a focus on Renewable Energy.
• Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for the practice area.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technologies including wind, solar, and hydrogen.
• Guide the sector in the push to decarbonisation.

Skills

Renewable Energy Law

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 10+)

Job description

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This Top 10 Law firm is internationally renowned, and one of the most prestigious legal brands operating in the UK. Their world-leading Energy team is seeking a Renewable Energy Counsel, 10+ years PQE, to join their City of London Office.

This is for Senior Lawyers looking to take a step up in their career and work on a pioneering caseload with an international scope at the forefront of the future energy market.

The Firm

This firm has a unique transatlantic heritage and has successfully combined scale and profitability not dissimilar to what you see within silver circle firms.

Operational in 20 countries , this global law firm is positioned to assemble large-scale commercial services for its clients. They advise large corporations, emerging visionary businesses, and public bodies that have complex and multifaceted needs. Whilst remaining global in vision, they continue to place an emphasis on their domestic clients and have long-standing client relationships that have continued through the decades.

This firm is consistently recognised for its innovative and forward-thinking approach . The firm has a strong focus on developed and emerging markets and boasts an impressive track record in many sectors, including transport, energy, and insurance.

The resulting mixture of incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele means this firm has been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings . This firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world.

The Role

• The team advise on a wide range of technologies including offshore and onshore wind, interconnectors and networks, energy storage, solar, electric vehicles, hydrogen, nuclear, carbon capture and storage and digitisation of the energy systems.
• The team led the early market in renewable energy by designing and implementing modern energy markets and subsequently guiding the sector in the push to decarbonisation
• The role will offer you exposure to the full spectrum of areas in this sector, including commercial, regulatory, M&A and projects work. It may also occasionally involve advising in parallel areas such as other utility sectors (gas, water etc).

Requirements

• You will be an Energy Lawyer with 10+ years PQE, with excellent technical knowledge and experience in the Renewable Energy sector
• It is important to be a team player due to the collaborative nature of the team.
• The firm looks for strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for the practice area.

What's on offer?

• You will receive an excellent salary and benefits, in line with a leading international law firm.
• First-rate ongoing professional development is at the forefront of the firm's thinking, to ensure you can take ownership and progress your career.
• There is an excellent work-life balance and a reputation for a friendly and supportive working environment persists.

This is a standout opportunity for an Energy Counsel with 10+ years PQE to succeed in a Top 10 firm in their City of London Office.