Legal Director / Partner
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Location: Bristol
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Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled Clean Energy Lawyer to join our dynamic team as a Legal Director / Partner. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading experts in the field, A requirement of 7+ years PQE, the ideal candidate will have substantial experience in commercial, projects, construction and/or regulatory aspects of the clean energy sector.
Day-to-day of the role:
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Draft and negotiate power purchase agreements, battery optimisation, and tolling contracts.
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Handle clean energy project developments, acquisitions, and disposals.
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Advise on low carbon support regimes and energy supply contracts.
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Manage biogas offtake arrangements and Ofgem licensing.
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Oversee electricity regulation, grid connection arrangements, and private wires.
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Collaborate with team members across multiple locations including Bristol, Birmingham, Leicester, and Glasgow.
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Work closely with other practice areas such as real estate, construction, corporate, finance, environment, planning, and dispute resolution to provide comprehensive legal services.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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7+ years PQE with a strong background in construction, commercial, projects, and/or regulatory aspects of clean energy.
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Experience with transactional matters within the clean energy sector is highly desirable.
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Familiarity with technologies such as solar PV, wind, hydro, battery storage, energy-from-waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and/or district heating is advantageous.
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Excellent legal, analytical, and negotiation skills.
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Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
To apply for this Legal Director / Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role in the clean energy sector.
