- Posted 31 March 2025
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationLeeds
- Job type Flexible / Work From Home
- DisciplineLegal
- Expiry 09 July 2025
- Reference43427_1743410382
Non-Contentious Construction Senior Associate
Job description
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Construction Lawyer to join the dynamic and growing Clean Energy & Renewables team of a leading law firm. This role is ideal for an experienced Solicitor with at least 5 years' PQE in construction, commercial, or projects law, particularly those with experience or a strong interest in clean energy workstreams.
As a Construction Lawyer in this thriving team, you will:
- Lead and support transactions in the clean energy sector, drafting and negotiating key construction contracts (bespoke, FIDIC, and MF/1 forms).
- Advise on BESS/Solar Supply Agreements, EPC contracts, O&M (Operations & Maintenance) agreements, and LTSA (Long-Term Service Agreement) contracts.
- Handle component warranties, clean energy project developments, acquisitions, and disposals.
- Work with a high-profile client base, including world-renowned battery manufacturers and integrators, on complex transactions spanning the UK and Europe.
- Collaborate with a wider sector team of approximately 90 lawyers across 13 offices, covering real estate, corporate, finance, environment, planning, and dispute resolution.
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 5 years' PQE in construction, commercial, or projects law.
- Experience in renewables or a keen interest in transitioning into clean energy law.
- Strong technical skills in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, including FIDIC/MF/1 forms.
- Familiarity with technologies such as BESS, solar PV, wind, hydro, energy-from-waste, biogas, hydrogen, EV charging infrastructure, and/or district heating (desirable).
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- A proactive and innovative mindset with the ability to work collaboratively in a vibrant team.
The successful candidate will receive:
- A highly competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
- A supportive, inclusive, and flexible team environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge clean energy projects.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Access to comprehensive training and development programs.
Apply Now!
If you are an ambitious and driven Construction Lawyer with an interest in clean energy, apply today with an up-to-date copy of your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
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