Knowledge and Service Transition Manager

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP; Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top Am Law 100 firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to join its nationally recognized Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure practice in the UK. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in a sophisticated law firm managing complex energy-related transactions. Responsibilities include managing projects related to M&A and commercial agreements. The role offers a competitive benefits package and an inclusive work environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible time off plans

Paid Parental leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• At least three to seven years of experience in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Experience with M&A, joint ventures, and commercial agreements is a must.
• A strong ability to manage multiple priorities is required.

Responsibilities

• Join the Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure practice.
• Manage complex energy and natural resources transactional work.
• Work collaboratively with other legal professionals.

Skills

Experience in managing complex energy and natural resources work

Experience with renewable energy transactional work

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Law degree

Job description

Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure Associate, US

Office Multiple Locations

Date Posted Apr 24, 2025

Application Deadline Mar 31, 2026

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, exceptionally qualified associate (at least three본 to seven years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Energy, Environmental and Infrastructure practice in one of our US offices.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Experience in a sophisticated law firm environment managing complex energy and natural resources transactional work (M&A, project development and commercial agreements)
• Experience with renewable energy transactional work (M&A, joint ventures, build-transfer agreements, commercial agreements such as PPAs, O&M Agreements, Shared Facilities Agreements, and procurement contracts for equipment and materials)
• Experience with engineering, procurement and construction contracts for renewable energy generating facilities is advantageous but not a requirement
• Experience with financing transactions in the energy and natural resources sector is advantageous but not a requirement
• Experience in oil and gas is plus, but not a requirement
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the nuru to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility.

Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter, resume, and law transcript in PDF format. With more than 1,200 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation & corporate risk practices in the world.

BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. * Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022 * Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business * Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020” * Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020 * Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF's Corporate Equality Index 2021

BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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