Senior Solicitor - Renewable Energy

Achuman Capital; Belfast; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate for their Projects and Infrastructure practice. This role involves leading complex contracts in energy transactions, supporting partners, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates have 4+ PQE, a solid background in construction and renewable energy law, and strong organizational skills. The firm offers a competitive salary and extensive career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Demonstrated experience in energy transactions.
• Ability to lead projects and supervise junior staff.
• Strong academic background;
• Organisational skills;
• Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience);
• Extensive opportunities for career development;
• Collaborative and friendly team environment;
• Innovative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex contracts for energy projects.
• Support Partner team on tenders.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Non-contentious construction law

Future/renewable energy transactions

Organisational skills

Strong academic background

Technically excellent

Business development

Team leadership

Collaborative and friendly team

Innovative work environment

Job description

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We are working with a market‑leading national law firm who are seeking a Senior Associate to join their Projects and Infrastructure practice within either their Belfast, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow offices.

The Role:

The successful candidate will support a dynamic award‑winning team, working on some of the UK’s largest and most high‑profile energy transactions for a diverse range of clients. The candidate’s role will see them lead on complex contracts for future energy projects, support the Partner team on tenders, and advise on the purchasing, development, and funding of such projects.

The candidate will take a lead role in projects, while also delegating to and supervising associates, trainees, and other support staff, to facilitate the development of junior staff. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to engage in business development activities, while maintaining strong relationships with the firm’s client base.

Key Qualifications:

• 4+ PQE;
• Strong background in non-contentious construction law and future/renewable energy transactions;
• Technically excellent;
• Strong academic background;
• Organisational skills;
• Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience);
• Extensive opportunities for career development;
• Collaborative and friendly team environment;
• Innovative work environment.

Contact

Please contact Nuala Darragh on [phone] or email [e-mail] if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom