Senior Corporate Energy Lawyer - South of England

Job Details

Location: South of England | Hybrid Working
Level: Senior Associate / Legal Director / PartnerA leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Energy Lawyer to join its well-established and growing energy and infrastructure practice in the South of England.This is a standout opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer with a strong focus on the clean energy and renewables sector to work on high-value, complex transactions at the forefront of the UK's energy transition.The Opportunity:The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of corporate and investment matters across the energy sector, working closely with colleagues in projects, infrastructure, construction and ESG to deliver joined-up advice to a sophisticated client base.The practice acts for developers, investors, asset managers, funds, energy suppliers and community-led organisations, including overseas investors entering the UK market.Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and advising on M&A, acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures within the energy and infrastructure space
• Advising on investments in renewable and clean energy projects, including solar, battery storage, co-located assets, wind and other emerging technologies
• Supporting clients on corporate governance, ESG and ethical investment matters
• Advising on development finance and project-related corporate structuring
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on complex transactions
• Playing an active role in client development, profile-raising and team leadership

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (or equivalent)
• Strong experience in corporate transactions within the energy or infrastructure sector
• Demonstrable exposure to renewables, clean energy or energy storage projects
• Commercial, solutions-focused and confident managing complex stakeholder environments
• Interest in sustainability, net zero and the evolving energy landscape
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers is advantageous

What's on Offer:

• High-quality, varied work within a market-leading energy practice
• A collaborative culture with genuine cross-team integration
• Clear scope for progression, including senior leadership opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration package

Please email or call James on +44 (0)771 022 3016 to discuss this role or any others that we are handling.Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.