Associate/Sr Associate-Energy Projects - Bristol - 5+ PQE

Associate / Senior Associate - Energy Projects - Bristol - 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol (hybrid working available)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £75,000 to £95,000 (dependent on experience)

A leading commercial practice is seeking an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly respected and rapidly expanding Energy & Resource Management (ERM) team in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's transition to a greener, more sustainable future, advising on high profile, market leading energy and infrastructure projects.

The Role
As a senior member of the ERM team, you will play a key role in delivering major energy and resource management projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on the procurement and delivery of innovative ERM projects
• Drafting, negotiating and finalising complex commercial contracts
• Advising clients on commercial, strategic and regulatory issues
• Working as part of an integrated advisory team across multiple disciplines
• Building long term relationships with public and private sector clients
• Supporting the UK's decarbonisation, sustainability and net zero agenda
• Supervising junior team members and contributing to team development

Candidate Requirements
The team welcomes applicants from a range of backgrounds, including projects, construction or commercial law. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 5+ years PQE
• Strong commercial contracts or PFI/PPP experience
• Private practice or in house experience within relevant sectors
• Excellent technical legal skills and commercial judgement
• Ability to manage complex issues pragmatically and effectively
• Confidence leading day to day client interactions
• Experience supervising junior lawyers
• Interest in business development and growing client relationships
• A collaborative, positive and flexible approach

The Team
The ERM team advises a wide range of clients on high profile, nationally significant projects, including:

• Project sponsors and developers
• Government departments and regulators
• Local authorities and public sector bodies

Typical project areas include:

• Energy from Waste and Waste PFI/PPP
• Heat Networks and District Energy
• Solar PV and Battery Storage
• City wide decarbonisation programmes
• Electric Vehicle infrastructure
• Hydrogen and Carbon Capture
• Smart energy projects
• Onshore and offshore wind
• Data centre energy solutions

The team is known for its technical excellence, collaborative culture and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Benefits
The firm offers a supportive and progressive working environment, including:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Structured learning, development and progression pathways
• A minimum of 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health assessments
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and responsible business

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you would like a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs, and applications are encouraged from people of all backgrounds and identities.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*