Energy Projects Associate

Burges Salmon; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks an experienced Associate Solicitor to join their Projects Department. This role involves providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on innovative projects within renewable energy and other key sectors, offering a collaborative environment and structured career progression with a strong leadership team.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

City-quality work

Structured career progression

Recognition as a top law firm to work for

Qualifications

• Experience providing legal advice on large-scale projects essential.
• Strong team player and self-motivated individual desired.
• Interest in Energy, Defence, Sustainable Transport/Infrastructure sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory and commercial legal advice on complex projects.
• Manage a complex and varied workload effectively.

Skills

Regulatory legal advice

Commercial legal advice

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Are you an experienced projects Solicitor looking for a new opportunity? Join our flagship team of sector specialist projects lawyers, where you can have direct involvement in bringing innovative and nationally significant projects to fruition. Here you can expect your work to be of a high quality with a national impact.

The Opportunity

Associate

Grow and develop with Burges Salmon

We are expanding our team to meet increasing client needs and are looking to recruit in our speciality renewable energy sectors, where we have an extensive pipeline of work. By joining Burges Salmon, you will work alongside market-leading experts, providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on complex and engaging projects. Due to our reputation, the team regularly tenders for some of the most innovative projects nationwide.

The team is Tier 1 ranked and recognized for being one of the largest Projects Departments outside London, with specialists considered 'leaders in their fields' (Legal 500, 2024). Our Partners bring a wealth of experience and are approachable and collaborative.

The Team

What others say…

The team is Tier 1 ranked in The Legal 500 and recognized across sectors in Chambers.

'They were impressive in their depth of experience, ability to resource needs at all levels, and their innovative service offerings.' - The Legal 500 (2024)

'Burges Salmon delivers the quality of service expected from London City firms at Bristol rates. The team is approachable, well-informed, and easy to work with.' - The Legal 500 (2024)

What you'll need

• Relevant, practical experience providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on large-scale projects.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Experience or interest in key sectors such as Energy, Defence, Sustainable Transport/Infrastructure, or public procurement.
• Must be a registered lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland.

Benefits

We offer a collaborative environment, City-quality work, and a transparent, structured career progression path, supported by a leadership team recognized as RollOnFriday's ‘Best Law Firm to Work at' in 2022 and 2023. We have also received the highest recognition for our commitment to our people.