Solicitor - Energy

Shakespeare Martineau; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working policy

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm is seeking a Solicitor to join their Energy team. The role includes drafting energy contracts, advising on regulatory matters, and mentoring junior lawyers. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in legal matters, preferably in energy law. The firm promotes agile working, allowing a blend of remote work and office presence across several hubs in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy/regulatory work preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team.
• Strong initiative and coping skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of energy contracts.
• Advise on regulatory matters including compliance.
• Mentor junior lawyers within the team.
• Participate in client care and business development.

Skills

3-6 years’ experience handling contracts

Proven experience working in a team environment

Strong analytical skills with commercial acumen

Effective time management skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Solicitor to join the Energy team at Shakespeare Martineau. The role offers a fast-moving environment within a highly regarded team delivering legal and regulatory advice and contract support to a range of energy sector clients.

What you will be doing

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of energy contracts
• Advising on regulatory matters, including compliance with energy legislation, regulations, licences and codes
• Advising on related procurement and subsidy control issues
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers in the team
• Actively participating in the team’s client care and business development activities

What you will need

• 3-6 years’ experience handling contracts and related legal matters, preferably in energy/regulatory work (though not essential)
• Proven experience working in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills with commercial acumen
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

Key competencies

• Initiative and ability to cope in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• Desire to enhance client relationships through day-to-day activity
• Ability to work effectively in a busy team

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working with a blended approach to where and how we work. We recognise that people have different needs and preferences and we’re flexible, valuing what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield. This role will be a blend of working from home and any of our office hubs; some travel to our London office hub will be required on an ad hoc basis.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Everyone who applies or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Shakespeare Martineau

Shakespeare Martineau is a full-service law firm with over 1100 specialists. Our purpose is to provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their goals. We focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, delivering the best possible business and personal advice.

We believe in empowering our teams with individual responsibility for their own learning and growth, and we actively build diverse teams to deliver amazing solutions for our clients. Join us to unlock your potential and contribute to our collaborative culture.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice