Senior Energy Solicitor - Manchester - Top 50 Global Firm

QED Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director with expertise in Energy Law and Corporate matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a well-regarded Energy team that is poised for growth as the renewable energy sector expands. You will work on diverse projects ranging from utility scale solar to bespoke energy solutions. With a strong client base and an expected increase in workload, this position promises significant opportunities for professional development and advancement. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in energy and corporate law, with the potential for a Partner role for those who demonstrate added value.

Qualifications

• Experience in Energy Law and Corporate/Regulatory matters is essential.
• Ability to handle general commercial work in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regional and national energy projects including solar and turbine.
• Support corporate investments in clean energy and infrastructure.

Skills

Energy Law

Corporate Law

Regulatory Compliance

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Relevant Legal Degree

Job description

A tremendous opportunity for an experienced Energy Solicitor, or Corporate / Regulatory Solicitor with exposure to the Energy sector to join this highly regarded international firm and work as part of an established Energy team.

The team deals with a broad spread of work and advises on regional and national projects ranging from utility scale solar, onshore turbine, battery energy storage and combined generation and storage developments to bespoke projects as well as large scale public & private renewable energy projects.

The Energy team is currently well stocked on the Property side; however, they are in need of Corporate, Regulatory & Commercial Lawyers who are capable of advising on matters including PPA's, procurement, regulatory issues, operational agreements, energy services agreements, and dealing with corporate support for investments into clean energy and infrastructure/projects. The above list is not exhaustive but there is a need to have the capability to deal with general commercial work within the energy sector.

This team already has a strong client base in place and a reliable flow of work; however, they are expecting a significant increase in work during the next 6 - 12 months due to the expansion within the renewable energy sector and the clean energy pledge by the Labour government, so they are keen to add experience to the team before this happens. This means that there will likely be opportunities to develop & progress over the short - medium term and even scope to be at the helm of the corporate/commercial energy offering.

This role will be at the Senior Associate / Legal Director level with a salary expectation of £75,000 - £100,000. There is scope for this to be a Partner role; however, you would need to show extra value added, whether that be with a client following, book of contacts, sector niche, or management experience. For further information on this role, please reach out to Nick Skelly at QED Legal.