Rutherford is working on a confidential opportunity for an energy lawyer with strong transactional experience to join a London practice.
The role centres on acquisitions, disposals, investments and joint ventures across the energy sector, with renewables forming a core part of the workload. You will work on UK and cross-border transactions, advising on both the corporate documentation and the underlying commercial issues affecting energy assets.
Responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and negotiating acquisition, investment and joint venture agreements.
- Managing due diligence and coordinating specialist workstreams.
- Assessing project arrangements and sector-specific risks in the context of transactions.
- Working with clients and overseas advisers on complex multijurisdictional deals.
The team is looking for an energy lawyer with credible M&A capability and relevant UK market experience. You should be comfortable engaging with the commercial drivers behind a transaction, alongside its legal structure.
This would suit someone looking to deepen their energy-sector expertise while maintaining a substantive M&A and investment practice.
Senior Associate - Corporate Energy (Renewables, BESS, Nuclear) in London employer: Rutherford
Join a leading US law firm with a prestigious reputation in private equity, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside top-tier partners and associates on high-value, cross-border transactions. The London office fosters a collaborative and ambitious work culture, offering exceptional professional growth opportunities and exposure to some of the most sophisticated sponsors in the market. With a commitment to employee development and a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving legal practice.
