Managing Associate / Legal Director – Energy – Bristol – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive rewards package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an experienced Energy lawyer to join the Bristol office as Managing Associate or Legal Director. You will handle sophisticated commercial energy matters for a diverse client base, with a focus on growth and strategic input within a Top 100 law firm environment.

You will contribute to business development, client relationships and leadership within the Energy team, while enjoying flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years' PQE in Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure or Projects practice.
• Strong drafting, negotiating and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial energy matters for diverse clients, from emerging businesses to corporates and investors.
• Draft, negotiate and review energy contracts, PPAs, and related agreements.
• Support business development and client relationship management for the energy practice.

Skills

Energy law

Contract drafting

Regulatory/commercial energy

Client relationship mgmt

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Managing Associate / Legal Director - Energy - Bristol

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Energy lawyer to join the growing Energy practice of a leading UK law firm. Consistently recognised in the Legal 500 and known for its strength across the South West, London and beyond, the firm advises businesses, developers, investors and entrepreneurs on some of the UK's most innovative and sustainable energy projects.

This role would suit an ambitious Managing Associate or Legal Director looking to take the next step in their career, combining high-quality legal work with client relationship development, business growth initiatives and strategic input into the future direction of a thriving Energy team.

Working with a diverse client base ranging from emerging businesses to major corporates and funders, you’ll advise on a broad spectrum of commercial energy matters, including:

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
• Grid connection and connection works agreements
• Electricity, gas, storage and heat regulation
• Heat supply and energy services agreements
• Feedstock arrangements, including waste-to-energy and biogas projects
• Asset management and operational agreements
• Contracts for Difference (CfD)
• Framework and optimisation agreements
• Energy infrastructure and project support arrangements
• Due diligence for funding, refinancing and secondary market transactions

You’ll play a key role in supporting complex renewable and sustainable energy projects, collaborating closely with colleagues across commercial, real estate, construction and corporate disciplines to deliver commercially focused solutions.

Candidate Requirements

Applications are sought from qualified Solicitors with at least 7 years' PQE gained within a recognised Commercial, Energy, Infrastructure or Projects practice.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong experience advising on commercial energy matters
• A solid understanding of the renewable energy and wider energy sector
• Experience acting for a variety of clients, from fast-growing businesses to established corporates and investors
• Excellent drafting, negotiating and analytical skills
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Experience contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Why Join?

Joining this firm means becoming part of a highly respected, Top 100-calibre law firm with a strong reputation for combining market-leading legal expertise with a genuinely people-focused culture.

The Energy team is recognised for advising on cutting-edge renewable energy, infrastructure and sustainability projects, offering exposure to high-profile work that is helping shape the transition to a low-carbon future.

In return, you can expect:

• High-quality and complex Energy sector work
• Genuine career progression opportunities at senior level
• The chance to influence the growth of a successful practice
• Exposure to major renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Strong support for business development and profile raising
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Energy lawyer seeking a role that offers both high-calibre work and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future direction of a growing and ambitious team.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bristol, Bristol

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.