Energy Lawyer

Energy Lawyer | International Law Firm | London This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Energy team at a leading international law firm in London. Recognised consistently in Chambers and Legal 500, this practice is known for its high-quality work, collaborative culture, and commitment to professional development. The Opportunity: This role offers the chance to be part of one of the most dynamic and strategically important sectors of the UK economy. Energy continues to be central to both commercial and political agendas, creating a wealth of opportunities for lawyers to develop a broad skill set within a fast-moving and high-profile industry. As an Associate in the Energy & Regulated Industries team, you will:- - Advise on a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including long-term power purchase agreements, fuel supply arrangements, and multi-party industry codes. - Support major transactional work involving the development, financing, and sale of energy generation and infrastructure projects. - Work closely with colleagues across corporate, finance, and IT teams to deliver seamless, sector-focused advice. - Develop and manage client relationships, engaging directly with governments, regulators, utilities, developers, network operators, and energy suppliers. - Contribute to thought leadership and remain at the forefront of developments shaping the UK energy market. - You will be joining a close-knit, non-hierarchical team that values collaboration and professional growth. Every team member is encouraged to take on responsibility, contribute to client work, and build their own profile in the sector. Candidate Requirements: - 1-4 PQE. - Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm. - Exposure to the energy sector (or a genuine interest in developing expertise in this field). - Excellent drafting, analytical and research skills, with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice. - A proactive, collaborative, and client-focused approach. - This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer who wants to combine their commercial contracts experience with sector-specific expertise in energy and regulated industries. The firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work and offers an outstanding platform for career progression. You can expect: - High-quality, client-facing work with market-leading organisations. - Structured training and mentoring to support your development as a specialist energy lawyer. - Hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture. - Competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, generous pension contributions, life assurance, enhanced parental leave, and the option of a three-month sabbatical every five years. If you are a motivated commercial lawyer seeking to develop your career in a thriving sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a top-ranked practice in London. To discuss the role in more detail or to apply, please get in touch in confidence. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.