Energy Regulation & Contracts - Senior Associate / Legal Director

Job Description

Senior Associate / Director – Clean Energy Regulation & Commercial Contracts

Location : Glasgow

PQE Required : 4+ years

Sector : Infrastructure / Clean Energy

Salary : Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Overview :

A leading UK law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate or Director to join its Clean Energy Regulation and Commercial Contracts team. This is a rare opportunity to work with top-tier clients in the clean energy sector, including onshore and offshore renewables developers driving the transition to net zero.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team advising on cutting-edge regulatory reforms and negotiating high-value, complex contracts. The role offers significant scope for progression, client exposure, and cross-jurisdictional work.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advise on major regulatory reforms (e.g. grid connections, OFTOs, hydrogen, interconnectors, carbon capture).
• Draft and negotiate regulated contracts (e.g. grid connection agreements, CfDs, PPAs).
• Handle complex compensation and mitigation agreements (e.g. radar mitigation, biodiversity net gain).

Support M&A and financing transactions with grid and commerci...