Job Description

Energy Projects Associate/Senior Associate (5+ PQE)
Location Any Office
Description
Make a Real Impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.
Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation legal and advisory services.
As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.
Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2024/25 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for a twelfth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.
Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.
Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers
We are looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our successful, highly respected and rapidly growing Energy and Resource Management (ERM) team. The team is at the cutting edge of delivering projects within the ERM sectors that are currently undergoing a once in a generation transformation as we move towards a greener and more sustainable environment.
The ERM team consists of four market leading partners , , and . All four Partners are ranked in the legal directories, such as Legal 500, for their expertise in .
Over the last 3 years, the ERM team has rapidly grown and is now made up of 12 lawyers advising on a number of market leading deals. We are proud to have been a finalist in the Legal Advisor of the Year category at the for the eighth year in a row.
Team members have also been recognised in the for their commitment to environmental sustainability, with one of only 40 individuals in the UK - and 100 worldwide - to be named as a Legal 500 Green Ambassador.
The ERM team advises on a broad range of clients on high profile ERM projects. This includes project sponsors/developers (e.g. Viridor, Boom Power, Equans), Government departments (e.g. DESNZ, Ofgem, DEFRA) and a number of public sector organisations (e.g. Birmingham City Council) on ERM projects, including:

• Energy from Waste and Waste PFI/PPP
• Environmental Services
• Heat Networks and District Energy
• Solar PV and Battery Storage
• City Wide Decarbonisation projects
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
• Hydrogen
• Carbon Capture Usage and Storage
• Smart energy projects
• On shore and Off Shore Wind
• Data Centres

"This practice is unique in its ability to match their advice to the capability and capacity of their client." (Legal 500)
About the role
As a senior member of the ERM team, you will have a critical role in shaping and developing our growing practice. On a day-to day basis, you will be supporting clients on a range of exciting ERM work, including:

• Leading, in collaboration with the team's Partners, on the procurement and delivery of a range of innovative energy and resource management projects
• Amending and finalising complex commercial contracts

• Assisting clients to achieve their commercial objectives as part of an integrated advisory team

• Developing deep and long-standing relationships with a range of public and private sector clients

• Being part of a team that is driving forwards the UK's decarbonisation, sustainability and net zero agenda.

"They have amazing technical and legal knowledge, and they are true human beings and care about doing the right thing for their clients." (Legal 500)
What we are looking for from you
Our talented ERM team consists of lawyers with a diverse range of skills and experience. We will consider candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experience including, for example, a lawyer with projects, construction or commercial expertise.
One of the key attributes we're seeking is a passion to learn, enthusiasm and the desire to excel as a lawyer in the ERM sectors. We are also looking for a team player, who enjoys delivering projects and is keen to share knowledge, skills and experience for the benefit of the wider team.
We will provide you with a range of support through a structured and bespoke development programme that will allow you to gain excellent experience, enhance your professional and personal development and offers transparent and achievable career progression opportunities.
The successful applicant will possess the following:

• 5+ years' PQE
• Commercial contracts or PFI/PPP experience
• Private practice or in-house experience
• Strong technical legal skills
• Ability to understand and work through complex issues in a pragmatic and commercial manner
• Experience and confidence to lead on the day-to-day interaction with clients supported by the team's Partners
• Being a team player who is able to coordinate advice with lawyers from other disciplines.
• Experience of supervising junior team members.
• Some experience in business development with an ability and interest in growing the business
• A positive and flexible approach

Work with approachable people
When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.
Supported to be your best
Hybrid working
We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
Learning, Development & Progression
We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs. This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.
Wellbeing
As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.
Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance through Vitality
• Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion
Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.
Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing
Acting responsibly, now and for the future
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.
Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated 100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.
Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.

Skills Required