At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on innovative energy projects and support clients in the transition to a sustainable future.
- Company: Leading firm at the forefront of energy and sustainability legal challenges.
- Benefits: Market-leading salary, professional development, and flexible working environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and build strong client relationships.
- Why this job: Shape the UK's energy landscape while developing your expertise in a fast-growing sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 4+ years' experience in energy or infrastructure law.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
About the Firm
The transition to a lower-carbon economy is reshaping the built environment, creating new opportunities and increasingly complex legal challenges for developers, investors, landlords and infrastructure providers. Our client is at the forefront of this evolving landscape, advising on projects that support decarbonisation, energy resilience and long-term sustainability. Working across a broad spectrum of energy and infrastructure matters, the team combines expertise in real estate, construction, planning, finance and regulation to deliver commercially focused advice on some of the sector's most innovative projects.
The Opportunity
- Advising clients across the energy transition sector, with a particular focus on energy infrastructure connected to the built environment.
- Supporting developers, landlords and operators on the procurement, negotiation and operation of heat network arrangements.
- Advising on renewable energy projects including solar, wind and battery storage developments.
- Working on large-scale retrofit and decarbonisation programmes, including grant-funded and subscription-based delivery models.
- Providing advice on electricity and heat network regulatory matters.
- Advising on utility connections, including ICP and IDNO arrangements.
- Supporting clients on Power Purchase Agreements, Heat Supply Agreements and related commercial arrangements.
- Advising on EV charging infrastructure and associated energy projects.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues across construction, planning, real estate, banking and corporate teams.
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives within the energy sector.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE gained within private practice or an in-house legal environment.
- Experience advising on energy, utilities or infrastructure-related matters.
- Knowledge of regulatory issues affecting electricity, heat networks or wider utility projects.
- Exposure to renewable energy projects, energy infrastructure or sustainability-focused developments.
- Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills.
- Commercially aware with the ability to deliver practical and strategic legal advice.
- Excellent client management and relationship-building abilities.
- Able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.
- Enthusiastic about the evolving energy market and the opportunities created by the transition to net zero.
What's on Offer
- A market-leading remuneration package designed to attract experienced energy lawyers.
- The opportunity to work on innovative projects shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape.
- Exposure to a broad mix of regulatory, commercial and infrastructure-related work.
- A genuine platform to develop expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of the legal market.
- Close collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines and sectors.
- Investment in professional development through structured training and career progression opportunities.
- A modern and flexible working environment within a team that continues to grow alongside the energy transition sector.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE – ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY | 4+ PQE | LONDON employer: QC Legal
As a leading global legal powerhouse, our Manchester office offers an exceptional environment for experienced lawyers to thrive in the dynamic field of banking and finance. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior team members while working on high-value transactions that make a significant impact. Our collaborative culture and commitment to excellence ensure that you will be part of a premier finance team, recognised for its expertise and innovation in complex financing arrangements.
