Senior Associate - Energy, Marine & Natural Resources

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Energy, Marine & Natural Resources team in London. This role involves handling high-value disputes and regulatory matters in the offshore energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in contractual and commercial dispute resolution, with a strong focus on energy, shipping, or construction. This dynamic firm values diversity and inclusion, offering a collaborative environment where your legal expertise can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference in the legal landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post qualification experience in dispute resolution.
• Experience in energy, shipping, or construction is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Energy, Marine and Natural Resources group on disputes.
• Manage cases independently and build rapport with clients.

Skills

Dispute Resolution

Regulatory Compliance

Contractual Law

Commercial Awareness

Client Relationship Management

Education

Solicitor or Barrister Qualification

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Senior Associate - Energy, Marine & Natural Resources, London

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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The Role

Department : Energy, Marine and Natural Resources

Location : London

Role : Permanent

The Team

We specialise in high value dispute resolution and international arbitration in the offshore energy sector (oil & gas, new energies and renewables). Our clients include international energy companies, offshore service contractors, engineering and infrastructure companies and consultants, and service companies.

We also specialise in regulatory work, with a focus on investigations and prosecutions relating to health & safety, environment, bribery and corruption.

• The candidate will work within our Energy, Marine and Natural Resources group on disputes. The candidate will support the team on a broad spectrum of work, including on regulatory matters.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience within contractual and commercial dispute resolution experience is a requirement. Experience (either contentious or non-contentious) in any of energy, shipping or construction would be a benefit to the applicant, as would regulatory experience.
• The successful candidate will have qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales.
• High attention to detail with evidence of breath of knowledge and experience.
• Resilience and proven ability to independently manage cases are both required.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

• Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Role Competency Requirements

Technical Excellence

Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to apply it

Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially

Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively

People and Team

Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills of self and others

Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively with others

Leadership: creating high performing teams

Client Relationships and Business Development

Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities

Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers

Cross-selling and business development

Finance and Practice Management

Finance management and understanding of the business

Project management: ensuring projects are delivered