Managing Associate / Legal Director – Energy – Exeter – 6+ PQE – Exeter

Chadwick Nott; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Chadwick Nott is recruiting an experienced Managing Associate or Legal Director for its Energy team in Exeter. The role focuses on complex renewable energy and infrastructure matters, advising a broad client base from start-ups to large corporates.

You will lead on commercial energy contracts, regulatory issues and project due diligence, while supporting business development and client relationships within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in Commercial, Energy or Infrastructure teams.
• Strong experience in energy-sector contracts and renewables.
• Experience advising a broad client base from start-ups to large corporates.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on PPAs, regulatory, licensing and heat supply matters.
• Handle CfDs, grid connection and energy framework agreements.
• Oversee due diligence for funding, refinancing and secondary market transactions.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to marketing and business development.
• Lead energy projects and advise developers, investors and funders.

Skills

Commercial energy contracts

Renewable energy projects

Client relationship management

Negotiation and drafting

Business development

Regulatory and licensing

Job description

Managing Associate / Legal Director – Energy – Exeter – 6+ PQE
Location: Exeter
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

• 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

• 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.

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £85000 – £120000 per annum
Location: Exeter, Devon