Energy & Projects Associate — Hybrid & Cross-Border

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in London is seeking an Associate (4+ PQE) to join its Energy & Projects team, advising on renewable energy, low-carbon infrastructure and energy transition projects.

You'll work across development, commercial, regulatory and transactional matters with significant client contact and leadership opportunities, mentoring junior lawyers and collaborating with international colleagues in a hybrid, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' post-qualification experience in energy, projects or infrastructure law.
• Strong experience advising on renewable energy, power or low-carbon infrastructure projects.
• Experience in project development, commercial contracts and/or energy regulation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills; ability to manage complex transactions and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the evolving energy market.
• Experience working with public and private sector clients.
• Mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.
• Interest in business development and contributing to growth of a market-leading practice.

Responsibilities

• Advising on the development and delivery of renewable and low-carbon energy projects.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements and project documentation.
• Advising on energy sector regulation, policy and market frameworks.
• Supporting clients on procurement, project development and financing structures.
• Working across technologies including solar, battery storage, carbon capture and hydrogen.
• Managing matters and workstreams with increasing autonomy.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Supporting business development initiatives and market engagement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Client relationship management

Leadership mentoring

Job description

Michael Page Legal in London is seeking an Associate (4+ PQE) to join its Energy & Projects team, advising on renewable energy, low-carbon infrastructure and energy transition projects.

You'll work across development, commercial, regulatory and transactional matters with significant client contact and leadership opportunities, mentoring junior lawyers and collaborating with international colleagues in a hybrid, high-impact environment.