Senior Associate / Legal Director - Energy Projects

DWF; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of legal services is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their successful Commercial team focusing on the Energy sector. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex energy-related contracts, providing legal advice, and advising on compliance issues. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with significant commercial contract experience and strong negotiation skills, looking to advance their career in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Considerable commercial contract experience is essential.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.
• Proven experience in advising clients on transactional matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, amend and negotiate energy related contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on energy law and regulations to clients.
• Advise on projects associated with renewable energy generation & storage.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on legislative changes.
• Represent clients in negotiations with project counter-parties.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Transactional advisory experience

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

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Why join us?

DWF are seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our successful and growing Commercial team specialising within the Energy sector.

Our Commercial Contracts team uses their legal expertise and understanding of commercial objectives to draft and agree complex terms.

The Energy team at DWF have been recognised for their energy and renewables expertise and operates closely with colleagues across the firm's international network. Electricity, gas, water, renewables and nuclear work are key areas of focus.

This role will give you exposure to some very high profile and complex transactions on an international scale.

This role would suit a commercial lawyer looking to further develop their career and specialise in the growing Energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, amend and negotiate energy related contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on energy law and regulations to clients.
• Advise on project document associated with renewable, net and low carbon energy generation & storage projects.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on legislative changes.
• Represent clients in negotiations with project counter-parties.
• Assist clients in compliance with environmental and energy regulations.
• Advise on risk management and mitigation strategies in energy projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored legal solutions.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential Requirements;

• Qualified solicitor with considerable commercial contract experience.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide clear guidance.
• Proven experience in advising clients on transactional matters.

Desirable Requirements;

• An understanding of energy law, regulatory frameworks, and commercial contracts (such as grid connections, power purchase agreements and other route to market contracts)
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance issues in the energy sector.

What we offer?

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.