Renewable Energy Solicitor (Partner)

eNL Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Head of Renewable Energy to lead and develop the firm’s offering in the renewable energy sector from Birmingham. The role focuses on strategy, client development and growth of the practice.

Applicants should be experienced Energy Partners or senior lawyers with a track record in renewable energy, and the ability to shape a high-performing team and build the firm's market presence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advising on renewable energy projects and related commercial matters.
• Strong understanding of the energy and infrastructure market.
• Leadership skills to build and inspire a team and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the firm’s renewable energy offering.
• Advise clients on energy and infrastructure matters, including projects, contracts, M&A and regulatory issues.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Shape the strategic direction of the practice and contribute to market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Strategy execution

Job description

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.

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