Energy & Regulated Industries Lawyer (1-4 PQE)

Associate – Energy & Regulated Industries (1–4 PQE)

📍 London | ⚡ Energy & Infrastructure

An opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded Energy & Regulated Industries team, consistently recognised in leading legal directories for its market-leading expertise.

About the Team

This specialist team is known for being at the forefront of the UK energy sector, delivering technically excellent, pragmatic advice in a collaborative and supportive environment. The practice has experienced sustained growth over the past five years, driven by a strong and diverse client base.

The team advises on a broad range of matters, including:

• Complex commercial contracts across the energy sector (e.g. power purchase agreements, fuel supply agreements, and industry codes)
• Energy and infrastructure projects, including development, financing, and disposals
• Structuring projects and supporting corporate and finance transactions
• Regulatory advisory work affecting energy market participants

Clients include governments, regulators, utilities, developers, network operators, suppliers, and major corporates.

The culture is inclusive, non-hierarchical, and genuinely collaborative, with lawyers working closely across disciplines to deliver seamless client service.

The Role

This is a client-facing role offering early responsibility and the opportunity to build strong client relationships. You will:

• Advise on a wide range of commercial and energy-related contracts
• Support transactional energy and infrastructure projects
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice
• Work closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE
• Strong academic background
• Solid experience in commercial contracts (essential)
• Some exposure to the energy sector preferred
• Excellent research and drafting skills, with the ability to deliver concise, practical advice
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach and willingness to develop within a specialist sector

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team in a sector that is central to the UK’s economic and sustainability agenda.