Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate/Managing Associate

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate with a clean energy focus for London. You will work on high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, drafting and negotiating construction and project documentation and advising on EPC, O&M and supply agreements.

This role offers a hybrid working pattern with a competitive salary and a clear path for career progression through mentorship from senior

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE in construction or commercial projects.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex contracts (EPC, O&M, supply agreements).
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects with client-facing responsibilities.
• Excellent technical drafting and commercial negotiation abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with stakeholder management capability.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction and project documentation
• Advising on EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and LTSAs
• Supporting project development, acquisitions, and disposals
• Working on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, wind, hydrogen and other renewable technologies
• Managing supplier agreements and component warranties
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across offices
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the continued growth of the clean energy practice

Skills

5+ years’ PQE

Complex contracts drafting

Client-facing & stakeholder management

Proactive, solutions-driven mindset

Large-scale infrastructure/energy proj

Technical drafting

Commercial negotiation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate / Managing Associate (Clean Energy Focus)

Salary: £75,000 – £110,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Shape the Future of Renewable Energy Law

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction lawyer to join a high-growth clean energy team at a leading UK law firm. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, alongside recognised sector specialists.

If you are looking to combine top-tier legal work with meaningful impact in the energy transition, this role provides a genuinely compelling platform for career progression.

The Role

As a key member of a nationally recognised energy and construction practice, you will support major clean energy projects and transactions across a range of emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating construction and project documentation
• Advising on EPC contracts, O&M agreements, and LTSAs
• Supporting project development, acquisitions, and disposals
• Working on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, wind, hydrogen and other renewable technologies
• Managing supplier agreements and component warranties
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams across offices
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to the continued growth of the clean energy practice

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 5+ years’ PQE in construction and/or commercial projects work
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts (EPC, O&M, supply agreements)
• Proven ability to work on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects
• Excellent technical drafting and commercial negotiation skills
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities
• Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset

Desirable Experience:

• Exposure to renewable energy or infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with FIDIC, MF/1 or similar contract forms
• Experience with BESS, solar, wind or hydrogen projects
• Understanding of multi-jurisdictional or cross-border transactions

Salary & Benefits

Financial Package:

• £75,000 – £110,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Life assurance and income protection

Professional Development:

• Clear and structured career progression pathway
• Direct mentorship from senior sector specialists
• Ongoing training and support for specialist qualifications
• Exposure to market-leading renewable energy work

Work-Life Balance & Culture:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing and employee support programmes
• Inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture
• Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and energy transition initiatives

Location & Working Pattern

• Location: London
• Working Model: Hybrid (flexible office/home split)
• Collaboration: National team with multi-office integration

Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: [e-mail]

Confidentiality Notice:
All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. No information will be shared with our client without your prior consent.