Energy Senior Associate / Legal Director

Energy Lawyer (5-10 PQE) | Senior Associate/Legal Director | Leading National Firm | Birmingham / Hybrid Working BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a prominent national law firm in the recruitment of a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join their growing Energy team in Birmingham. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer with a passion for the energy sector to step into a high-impact role with exposure to market-leading work across renewables, low-carbon technologies, and major infrastructure projects. The Role As a Senior Associate or Legal Director in the Energy team, you'll advise on a wide range of complex and high-profile transactions across the clean and low-carbon energy spectrum. You'll work on a hybrid basis, collaborating with clients, project teams, and colleagues nationwide to deliver sophisticated legal and commercial solutions in a fast-evolving sector. Key Responsibilities Include: · Advising on the full lifecycle of energy projects, from planning and procurement to operation and compliance. · Drafting and negotiating key project documentation, including power purchase agreements, grid connection contracts, and route-to-market arrangements. · Supporting energy generation and storage projects in renewables, hydrogen, nuclear, solar, and net zero sectors. · Advising on regulatory compliance and risk management within the UK energy framework. · Representing clients in complex commercial negotiations. · Staying up to date with evolving legislation and advising clients on strategic implications. · Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the business to provide end-to-end legal support. · Working flexibly, typically 2-3 days per week in the Birmingham office. About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will: · Be a qualified solicitor with ideally 5-10 years' PQE in energy, infrastructure, or broader commercial projects work. · Have demonstrable experience in advising on energy transactions and regulatory matters. · Be confident drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts. · Possess strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide clear, solutions-focused advice. · Be proactive, collaborative, and keen to contribute to business and practice development. · Bring a genuine interest in sustainability, low-carbon innovation, and shaping the future of energy law. Why Apply? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a national platform with real momentum in the energy space. You will benefit from: · High-quality, cutting-edge work with major national and international clients. · A clear and achievable pathway to progression within a supportive team. · A competitive salary and flexible benefits package. · Hybrid working and genuine flexibility to support work/life balance. · A collaborative and values-driven culture focused on long-term development. Apply Now Apply now or a confidential discussion about this Energy Senior Associate or Legal Director role in Birmingham, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.