Renewable Energy Solicitor (Partner)

eNL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL in Birmingham is seeking a Renewable Energy Solicitor (Partner) to serve as Head of Renewable Energy. Based in Birmingham, this full-time role leads the practice across solar, wind, battery storage and related infrastructure projects, advising on commercial contracts and strategy.

The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with extensive renewables or infrastructure experience, a proven business developer, and strong leadership to grow client relationships and the firm's market presence.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with substantial renewables/infrastructure experience.
• Proven track record in business development.
• Strong leadership capabilities and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the firm's renewable energy offering across solar, wind, battery storage and related infrastructure projects.
• Advise on commercial contracts, project developments, acquisitions and disposals, and regulatory matters.
• Identify new business opportunities and build long-term client relationships within the energy sector.
• Shape strategy and coordinate cross-team collaboration to grow the practice.

Job description

A leading law firm seeks a Renewable Energy Solicitor (Partner) in Birmingham to serve as Head of Renewable Energy. This full-time, permanent post carries a competitive salary. The appointed partner will lead and develop the firm's offering across solar, wind, battery storage and related infrastructure projects. Duties include advising clients on commercial arrangements, shaping strategy, and building lasting relationships throughout the energy sector. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with substantial experience in renewables or infrastructure law, a proven record of business development, and strong leadership capabilities. The position suits a partner ready to take genuine strategic ownership of a growing practice area within an ambitious firm.

Head of Renewable Energy, Partner, Birmingham A leading law firm is looking to appoint a Head of Renewable Energy to lead and develop its offering in this increasingly important sector. Based in Birmingham, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Partner to take a strategic role in growing the practice, developing client relationships and capitalising on the continued expansion of the renewable energy market.

The Role

You will take responsibility for leading the firm's renewable energy offering, advising clients on a broad range of energy and infrastructure matters, including renewable energy projects, solar and wind developments, battery storage and associated commercial arrangements. Working with clients across the energy and infrastructure sectors, you will provide strategic advice on project development, commercial contracts, acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and regulatory matters. You will also play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships and developing the firm's market presence. This is an opportunity to shape the direction of the practice, work collaboratively with other teams across the firm and build a strong platform for future growth.

The Candidate Applications are welcomed from experienced Energy Partners or senior lawyers ready to take on a leadership role, with a strong background in renewable energy and related commercial matters.

• Extensive experience advising on renewable energy projects and associated commercial arrangements.
• A strong understanding of the energy and infrastructure market.
• Excellent client relationship management and business development skills.
• The ability to develop and execute a strategy for practice growth.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify new opportunities.
• The leadership skills to develop and inspire a team.
• An established following and a network of contacts within the renewable energy sector would be highly advantageous.

The Firm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading law firm in Birmingham and take a prominent role in developing its renewable energy practice at a time of significant market opportunity. The successful candidate will have the platform to influence strategy, build relationships with key industry players and contribute to the firm's wider growth ambitions.