Job Description

We are seeking a confident, entrepreneurial, and highly capable Head of Energy to join a leading and well-respected firm during a significant period of expansion. This is a rare opportunity to establish, lead and grow a new Legal Energy Practice, taking full ownership of its strategic direction, client offering and commercial success, but within the security of a large, successful, multi-sited commercial company with a core 35 hour working week.
Operating at Executive Leadership level, you will act as a senior legal representative of the Practice, working both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues across the wider Group. You will shape and deliver a market-leading Energy legal service, combining high-value fee earning with leadership, innovation and business development.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in defining the future of this practice area, embedding a high-performance culture and ensuring the delivery of exceptional client outcomes. You will be instrumental in driving growth, strengthening market presence, and aligning the Energy practice with wider organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, strategy and delivery of the Energy practice as a core growth area
Sit on the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to firm-wide decision making and long-term strategy
Undertake complex, high-value fee earning work while ensuring profitability and service excellence
Provide specialist legal advice across a broad range of Energy matters
Build, lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Drive business development and marketing initiatives to establish the Firm as a trusted advisor in the Energy sector
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, delivering clear communication and outstanding service
Manage financial performance of client matters, ensuring efficiency and commercial control
Identify and promote collaboration opportunities across departments and the wider Group
Represent the company at external events, with clients and industry stakeholders
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Legal leader or partner-level professional within specialist Energy division
Strong track record of business development, client acquisition and relationship management
Demonstrable experience building and leading successful legal teams
High level of commercial awareness with the ability to manage profitability and growth
Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with complex client work
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and professional standards
A growth-focused mindset with a commitment to innovation and service excellence
Benefits
Competitive salary (negotiable)
Enhanced contributory pension scheme
Performance-related bonus
Flexible benefits package
Enhanced family leave
Electric car scheme
Share purchase scheme with interest-free loans
Flexible working with home and office-based options
Working Hours
Standard working week of 35 hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work from home or the office as required.
Recruitment Note
Due to the anticipated high level of interest, we may be unable to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. All applications are reviewed carefully and may be retained for future opportunities should suitable roles arise.

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