Renewables Law Partner

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Renewables Partner to spearhead a new practice area within a top-tier shipping firm. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of a renewables transactional practice, collaborating with market-leading lawyers across various sectors. With access to a strong existing client network and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for a Partner or Senior Counsel with a passion for business development and practice growth. Join a prestigious firm that values entrepreneurial spirit and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative culture

Access to global clients

Qualifications

• Expertise in renewables projects, M&A, project development, or energy finance.
• Experience in offshore wind, solar, green hydrogen, or battery storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a renewables transactional practice.
• Leverage existing client network in transport and energy sectors.

Skills

Renewables projects

M&A

Project development

Energy finance

Business development

Client handling

Job description

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Are you a senior Renewables Lawyer looking to develop and lead your own practice?

Our client – a top-tier shipping and international trade law firm – is expanding its transactional offering and seeking a Renewables Partner to spearhead a new practice area aligned with the firm's global client base in transport, shipping, and energy.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the development of a renewables transactional practice at one of the world’s most respected specialist shipping firms.
• Work alongside market-leading lawyers across shipping, marine, energy, infrastructure, and trade sectors.
• Leverage a strong, existing client network in transport, maritime, and energy industries to build a thriving renewables practice.
• Access cross-referral opportunities and institutional support in an agile and entrepreneurial environment.

What We're Looking For:

• A Partner or Senior Counsel with expertise in renewables projects, M&A, project development, or energy finance.
• Sector experience across offshore wind, solar, green hydrogen, battery storage, or similar technologies.
• Strong client-handling skills and a passion for business development and practice growth.
• Ideally, some portable client following and the ambition to make an impact in a strategic new practice area.

Why Join?

• Be part of a leading international shipping firm with a strong reputation in energy transition sectors.
• Collaborative and supportive culture – ideal for entrepreneurial partners.
• Access to global clients in shipping, energy, and trade.
• Flexible working arrangements and a platform built for growth.

If you’re ready to lead the growth of a renewables practice within a prestigious shipping firm please send your CV to [emailprotected]