Nuclear Energy Projects Senior Associate (Lawyer) in City of London

Nuclear Energy Projects Senior Associate (Lawyer)

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Are you looking for an opportunity to join one of the UK\’s leading nuclear energy practices? At Burges Salmon, you’ll work at the forefront of your field while collaborating with colleagues who are experts in theirs. You’ll work on marquee nuclear projects in the UK and across the globe, with real responsibility and ownership from day one.

The Opportunity

The opportunities in the nuclear sector are unprecedented, and we are expanding our market‑leading nuclear energy team (within our Projects Department) to meet client need. In joining our nuclear team, you can expect to work and develop alongside market‑leading experts, working on marquee nuclear projects including GW‑scale nuclear new build, the deployment of small and advanced modular reactors, the UK’s first deep geological disposal facility, the UK’s first commercial nuclear fusion plant, the deployment of nuclear‑propelled ships and much more.

The Team

• Ian Salter – Partner
• Ian Truman – Partner
• Peter Ramsden – Director

What Others Say…

The team is Tier 1 ranked in The Legal 500 and recognised across various sectors in Chambers.

‘The firm is excellent on nuclear law issues’ – Chambers

‘Burges Salmon is unique in that it delivers the quality of service you would expect from a London City firm at Bristol rates. The team are approachable, well informed and very easy to work with.’ – The Legal 500

What You’ll Need

• Relevant, practical experience providing regulatory and commercial legal advice on nuclear/fusion projects or comparable experience in other energy projects or highly regulated sectors.
• Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
• Be self‑motivated and willing to learn
• Demonstrable interest in the nuclear energy sector
• Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Benefits

We will provide you with a collaborative environment, City‑quality work and a transparent, structured path to advancing your career, guided by a supportive leadership team. We are Investors in People – Platinum Accreditation, the highest level recognition for the firm’s commitment to its people.

Get in touch!

Our resourcing team can provide firm insight and an overview of the department to make sure this is the right next career for you. For a confidential conversation call Chris Jenkinson on 0117 307 2246.

Applications

Please click on the link to upload your CV and covering letter.

Our commitments

It’s important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process. We are committed to finding the right person for this role, and we are open to discussing flexible, full‑time or part‑time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility. Burges Salmon is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Law Practice