Senior Lawyer- Energy, Projects, Infrastructure & Construction

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Top 100 law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join its well-regarded Energy, Projects, Infrastructure, and Construction team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead projects in the clean energy sector, engaging with high-profile clients and contributing to meaningful renewable initiatives. If you have over 5 years of PQE and a background in commercial property, this position promises a rewarding career path within a supportive and inclusive firm.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in commercial property and energy law.
• Experience with renewable energy projects highly desirable.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects in the renewable energy sector.
• Manage own caseload and provide practical legal advice.
• Work with developers, funders, and investors on significant transactions.

Skills

Commercial property expertise

Client relationship management

Renewable energy development

Infrastructure project experience

Job description

Senior Lawyer

Energy, Projects, Infrastructure, and Construction

Bristol

Chadwick Nott are assisting a Top 100 Law firm who are seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer of around 5+ PQE to join their highly respected Energy, Projects, Infrastructure, and Construction (EPIC) team in central Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to take on a leadership role within the growing clean and renewable energy sector. The team is recognised in the Legal 500 Green Guide UK and is known for its extensive expertise in the renewable energy space.

In this role, you can expect to play an essential part in the development of the Future Energy sector, with a particular focus on renewable energy. Working closely with leading Partners and Principal Directors, you'll lead key projects while managing your own caseload.

Your clients will include developers, owner-operators, funders, and investors in the energy sector, working on a variety of renewable projects such as solar, storage, and EV infrastructure.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, offering commercially sound, practical advice from day one. This role will expose you to a wide array of energy and infrastructure matters, working with prominent clients on nationally significant transactions.

The ideal candidate will have considerable experience in commercial property within a leading regional or national firm, particularly in energy and infrastructure projects. Experience with sector-specific issues such as options, leases, and renewable energy development is highly desirable.

You will be well rewarded in return and can expect to join a collegiate firm with a clear pathway for career progression together with a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

For further details and to apply please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott:-

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone] or 07435 943 574

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*