Nuclear Energy Projects Senior Associate (Lawyer)

Burges Salmon; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in the UK is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to join their leading nuclear energy practice. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on nuclear projects. Responsibilities include working on marquee projects and contributing to a collaborative team environment. This role offers a structured path for career advancement within a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in nuclear/fusion projects or similar.
• Ability to work in a team and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Capability to manage a complex and varied workload.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Demonstrable interest in nuclear energy.

Skills

Regulatory and commercial legal advice

Interpersonal skills

Complex workload management

Self-motivation

Interest in nuclear energy

Education

Registration with SRA or Law Society of Scotland

Job description

Overview

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Associate/Senior Associate

Are you looking for an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading nuclear energy practices?

At Burges Salmon, you'll work at the forefront of your field while collaborating with colleagues who are experts in theirs. You'll work on marquee nuclear projects in the UK and across the globe, with real responsibility and ownership from day one.

The Opportunity

The opportunities in the nuclear sector are unprecedented and we are expanding our market leading nuclear energy team (within our Projects Department) to meet client need. In joining our nuclear team, you can expect to work and develop alongside market-leading experts, working on marquee nuclear projects including GW scale nuclear new build, the deployment of small and advanced modular reactors, the UK's first deep geological disposal facility, the UK's first commercial nuclear fusion plant, the deployment of nuclear propelled ships and much more.

Our Projects team is Tier 1 ranked and specifically recognised for our nuclear expertise. The partners in our nuclear team are recognised leaders in nuclear law, have a wealth of experience to impart, and are very approachable and collaborative.

The Team

• Ian Salter - Partner
• Ian Truman - Partner
• Peter Ramsden - Director
• Our Nuclear and Fusion Expertise

What you\'ll need

• Relevant, practical experience providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on nuclear/fusion projects or comparable experience in other energy projects or highly regulated sectors.
• Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
• Be self-motivated and willing to learn
• Demonstrable interest in the nuclear energy sector
• Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Benefits

We will provide you with a collaborative environment, City-quality work and a transparent, structured path to advancing your career, guided by a supportive leadership team - as you would expect from RollOnFriday\'s \"Best Law Firm to Work at\" for the last four years.

As an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation, we have been awarded the highest level recognition for the firm\'s commitment to our people.

Get in touch!

Our resourcing team can provide firm insight and an overview of the department to make sure this is the right next career for you. For a confidential conversation call Chris Jenkinson on 0117 307 2246.

Applications

Please upload your CV and covering letter via the application link.

Our commitments

• We represent the diverse community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
• As a Disability Confident employer, we provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
• We are open to flexible, full time or part time working patterns.
• We have a successful hybrid working model to provide flexibility.
• Burges Salmon is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Documents

• Associate - Role Description.PDF
• Interview Guidance - Associates.PDF
• Senior Associate - Role Description.PDF
• Interview Guidance - Senior Associates.PDF
• Responsible Business Performance Highlights 2024.pdf

Meet the recruiter

Chris Jenkinson

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