Energy Solicitor - Partner

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business; Greater London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunaria Partners | Responsible Business is seeking an Energy Partner to join our high-energy international law firm in London. You will lead a collaborative energy practice, advising on complex, high-value projects across wind, solar, storage and grid infrastructure, and mentor colleagues to support strategic growth.

You will bring a track record in project development, infrastructure finance or corporate energy, with gravitas to engage senior decision-makers and a client-led approach.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex energy projects in development or finance.
• Strong client-facing and leadership capabilities.
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-value energy projects for international clients.
• Advise on complex, cross-border deals and regulatory matters.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to strategic growth of the practice.

Skills

Project development

Infrastructure finance

Corporate energy

Mentoring

Client leadership

Job description

We’re recruiting an Energy Partner to join an entrepreneurial and high energy international law firm.

The firm’s energy practice is highly regarded and consistently ranked by the leading legal directories, which describe it as an outstanding team that works closely with the wider international platform. It acts for developers, funders, utilities and major energy corporates across wind, solar, battery storage, green hydrogen and grid infrastructure, with mandates spanning onshore and offshore projects, asset acquisitions and disposals, project finance, corporate PPAs and regulation. The team is known for its high quality and technically complex work, and clients value its responsiveness and its ability to structure complex transactions.

The practice is already successful and has a clear strategic growth plan. This is a chance to help shape and deliver it at partner level, alongside a collaborative team that backs its people and its clients.

The opportunity

• Join a supportive and collaborative energy practice at partner level in the City
• Play a leading role in executing the practice’s strategic growth plan
• Advise international and high-profile clients on complex, high-value projects
• Lead and mentor colleagues, with the backing of a firm that invests in its energy offering

About you

• A project development, infrastructure finance or corporate energy background with a track record delivering on complex projects
• Proven technical ability and a genuine willingness to mentor others
• A client led approach, with the gravitas to build credibility with senior decision makers
• A natural ability to lead
• A real passion for your niche and for achieving strong outcomes for clients
• A growth and strategic mindset
• A clear business case and following