Associate Solicitor - Energy and Infrastructure

Executive Talent Solutions is partnering with an International law firm to hire Associate Solicitor (2+years PQE) in their Energy & Infrastructure team in London, UK.

The opportunity

Executive Talent Solutions is supporting a modern, forward-thinking International law firm in the appointment of an Associate to join its high performing team. The practice comprises of 150+ transactional, litigation and regulatory lawyers advising on major projects across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The firm is recognised for its long-standing leadership in Renewables, Energy Transition, and Infrastructure modernisation.

The firm is particularly strong in; Off-shore wind, Battery storage and grid modernisation, Carbon capture, Hydrogen technologies and next generation Nuclear.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and support transaction and project management across a range of energy matters.
• Manage and coordinate due diligence and disclosure exercises, identify key risks and produce clear due diligence reports.
• Draft and negotiate preliminary, ancillary and closing documentation (including NDAs and local counsel engagement letters).
• Contribute to the drafting and negotiation of SPAs, shareholder agreements, JOAs and project development documents for energy transitions.
• Liaise with local counsel and external advisors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Participate in client and internal meetings.
• Research emerging legal and market developments relevant to the energy sector.
• Support the creation of client-facing presentations, insights and knowledge materials.
• Assist with pitches, proposals and wider business development initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with mid-level contacts across the energy industry.

Candidate profile

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales, or Scottish) - 2+yrs PQE
• Strong background in upstream transactions, including share/asset acquisitions.
• Familiarity with upstream activities, such as shareholder agreements, JOAs, transportation and service agreements.
• Experience with midstream/downstream Oil & Gas, including LNG and related M&A activity.
• Trading and marketing agreements
• Energy transition technologies (eg CCS, Hydrogen, Ammonia)
• Willingness to work across the broader energy sector, including renewables, power and mining.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach.