At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on energy matters and negotiate key agreements.
- Company: Join Axiom, a leader in alternative legal services with a focus on diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the energy sector while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with experience in energy law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
We are currently seeking Energy Lawyers to work with a variety of Axiom clients across the energy, utilities, renewables, infrastructure and wider commercial sectors, supporting a broad range of energy and power matters on flexible in-house engagements.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on energy matters, including power, gas, renewables, utilities, energy projects, low-carbon and wider commercial energy issues.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of energy documentation, including power purchase agreements, offtake agreements, supply agreements, development agreements, connection agreements and related commercial contracts.
- Support energy transactions and projects, including regulatory matters, project development, commercial arrangements, joint ventures, acquisitions and stakeholder coordination.
- Work closely with legal, regulatory, commercial, trading, procurement, finance, development and business teams to manage legal risk and deliver commercial outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer in the UK or an equivalent jurisdiction with relevant UK energy, utilities or infrastructure experience.
- Experience advising on one or more areas of energy law, including power, gas, renewables, utilities, project development, energy regulation, trading, supply or offtake arrangements.
- Experience gained in private practice, in-house or on secondment, supporting energy companies, utilities, developers, infrastructure businesses, financial institutions or other commercial organisations.
- Strong commercial awareness, drafting, negotiation, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and business-focused advice.
Compensation, Benefits & Location
This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.
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Axiom is an exceptional employer for Product Counsel Lawyers, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration across diverse teams in the fast-paced digital and technology sectors. With a strong commitment to employee growth through professional development resources and a flexible working model, Axiom ensures that its employees thrive while delivering impactful legal solutions to clients. The inclusive culture and competitive benefits package further enhance the rewarding experience of working at Axiom in the UK.
