Managing Associate / Legal Director – Energy – Exeter

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape energy projects within a top-tier UK law firm’s Exeter practice. You will advise on a broad range of commercial energy matters and complex transactions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the energy transition. You’ll build and maintain client relationships, contribute to business development, and help grow the renewable energy practice. The opportunity combines high-profile work with a pathway to leadership and specialist influence within the energy sector.

Pay / Benefits

• exposure to complex energy projects
• platform for career progression
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• supportive and collaborative leadership
• learning and professional development opportunities
• competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial energy matters including PPAs, grid connections, energy regulation, heat contracts, CfDs and infrastructure agreements
• Conduct due diligence for acquisitions, investments and funding transactions
• Draft, negotiate and refine energy contracts and project documents
• Collaborate with commercial, construction, real estate and corporate teams to deliver commercially focused advice
• Support and participate in business development and networking to win new work
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships with developers, investors, landowners, funders and businesses
• Contribute to shaping the growth and strategy of the energy practice
• Assist in管理 and leadership activities within the Energy team as appropriate

Key requirements

• 7+ years PQE
• strong background in Energy, Commercial, Projects or Infrastructure
• significant experience advising on energy-sector contracts and transactions
• understanding of renewable energy projects and market developments
• experience with a range of clients from startups to large investors and corporates
• excellent drafting, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach
• ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
• track record in business development and networking initiatives
• excellent organisational and project management skills
• collaborative approach and desire to contribute to team growth

• collaboration
• business development mindset
• client relationship management
• energy contracts
• contracts for energy infrastructure
• due diligence for energy transactions

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