At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on energy projects and manage heat networks while building client relationships.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the energy and sustainability sector in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy bonuses, private health insurance, gym discounts, and more.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy market and work on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: 4 years' experience in energy or utilities with strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our UK team to focus on the developments in the energy market.
The Role
- Advising developers, landlords and operators on the procurement, negotiation and management of heat networks (including concessions, supply agreements, outsourced services and ongoing regulatory compliance)
- Advising on energy projects, including solar, wind and battery storage
- Advising on large scale retrofit programmes (including grant funded, 'Energy as a Service' and subscription models)
- Support on regulatory issues relating to electricity (generation, distribution and supply) and heat networks
- Advising on utility connections including ICP and IDNO arrangements
- Advising on Power Purchase Agreements and Heat Supply Agreements etc
- Advising on EV Chargepoints and related infrastructure
- Active participation in marketing initiatives aimed at the energy sector
- Building and maintaining effective client relationships
The Candidate
- Candidates with 4 years' relevant post‑qualification experience gained from a reputable firm or in‑house
- Experience on regulatory issues relating to utilities and energy projects, including heat networks
- Excellent technical skills
- Strong client focus
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with innovative structures and bespoke documents
- Drive and enthusiasm
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent academic record
Benefits
Our benefits include an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva, Private Medical Insurance (currently with Vitality Health) and items such as discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non‑binary), race, disability, religion and sexual orientation.
Senior Associate - Energy and Sustainability employer: Trowers & Hamlins LLP.
Trowers & Hamlins is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within its leading national real estate disputes team in Manchester. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides extensive training opportunities and a competitive benefits package, all while embracing a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.
