At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage complex clean energy construction projects and contracts.
- Company: Join a top UK law firm with a dynamic clean energy practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, profit share, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovative energy solutions.
- Why this job: Drive growth in the clean energy sector and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 8+ years PQE in clean energy construction law and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 120000 £ per year.
Location: Birmingham
Career Level: Director/Partner
8+ PQE
Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + Profit Share (dependent on experience)
Lead the Growth of a Leading Clean Energy Construction Practice
Are you an ambitious senior clean energy construction lawyer ready to take on a Director or Partner role and drive growth for one of the UK's largest and most dynamic clean energy practices? Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with over 1,000 colleagues across 13 offices, is seeking a Clean Energy Construction Director or Partner with 8+ years' PQE to join their expanding team in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting‑edge clean energy construction matters including BESS, solar PV, wind, hydro, energy‑from‑waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and district heating projects.
The Clean Energy Construction team is part of a wider clean energy sector group comprising approximately 90 lawyers across the firm's 13 offices, including specialists in real estate, corporate, finance, environment, planning and dispute resolution. The sector also benefits from a dedicated Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) for clean energy. The team is led by nationally recognised Partners in Bristol, London and Birmingham, working collaboratively across offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham and other locations. The team acts for major clean energy developers, investors, manufacturers and operators on construction, commercial and transactional matters.
As a Clean Energy Construction Director or Partner, you will work directly with the firm's senior clean energy construction and transactional partners across Bristol, London and Birmingham offices, playing a key leadership role in the continued growth and development of the practice. You will be based in the firm's Birmingham office. Ideally, candidates would have an existing following – but someone who has a clear plan as to how they would help create future growth would also be considered. You will lead on a diverse range of clean energy construction and commercial matters, supported by a wider sector team of approximately 90 lawyers across multiple practice areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing complex BESS Supply Agreements (including with major world-renowned BESS manufacturers)
- Leading the drafting and negotiation of high-value EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contracts
- Advising on complex O
Clean Energy Construction Director/Partner employer: Trades Workforce Solutions
Aurora Energy Research is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Oxford. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for professional advancement while ensuring a flexible, hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation in energy research, where your contributions will directly impact user engagement and product excellence.
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