Managing Associate / Legal Director - Energy-Bristol-6+ PQE

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development

Competitive salary

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales is seeking a Managing Associate or Legal Director to join its Energy team in Bristol. This senior role focuses on complex renewable energy and infrastructure projects, advising developers, investors and energy businesses while expanding client relationships.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years’ PQE in Commercial, Energy or Infrastructure with strong drafting, negotiation and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' PQE in Commercial, Energy or Infrastructure.
• Strong experience in energy-sector commercial contracts and renewable energy projects.
• Experience advising diverse clients from high-growth to large corporates and investors.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise on PPAs, regulatory and licensing matters for energy projects.
• Draft and negotiate energy contracts and framework agreements.
• Support due diligence for funding, refinancing and secondary transactions.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to marketing and business development initiatives.
• Coordinate with developers, investors and energy businesses on sustainable projects.
• Oversee asset management and CfD-related matters.

Skills

Energy contracts

Commercial drafting

Client management

Business development

Job description

Managing Associate / Legal Director - Energy - Bristol - 6+ PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with flexible and hybrid working)

Salary: £85,000 to £120,000+ DOE

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Managing Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Energy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Energy lawyer looking to play a key role in the growth of an established practice, advising on complex renewable energy and infrastructure projects while developing client relationships and contributing to the continued expansion of the team.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for advising clients across a broad range of commercial energy matters, including:

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for generators and offtakers
• Electricity, gas, storage and heat regulatory and licensing matters
• Heat supply agreements
• Feedstock agreements, including energy-from-waste and biogas projects
• Asset management agreements
• Framework contracts
• Contracts for Difference (CfDs)
• Grid connection and connection works agreements
• Optimisation agreements
• Operational and management arrangements for energy projects
• Due diligence reporting for funding, refinancing and secondary market transactions
• Advising developers, investors, funders and energy businesses on sustainable energy projects
• Supporting business development, networking and marketing initiatives

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a commercially minded Energy lawyer who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 7 years' PQE gained within a Commercial, Energy or Infrastructure team
• Strong experience advising on energy-sector commercial contracts and renewable energy projects
• Experience acting for a broad range of clients, from high-growth businesses through to large corporates and investors
• Excellent technical drafting, negotiation and client management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
• A proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Experience contributing to marketing initiatives, seminars and business development activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
• A collaborative and proactive approach to work
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity

Benefits

The firm offers:

• High-quality work on innovative renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Genuine opportunities for career progression to senior leadership level
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Business development and profile-building opportunities
• Exposure to nationally significant energy projects
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*