Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Managing Associate

Location: Manchester (Nationwide Collaboration)

Salary: £75,000-£110,000 + Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 5+ Years PQE

Join a pioneering Clean Energy legal team at the forefront of the UK's renewable energy transformation, working with world-renowned battery manufacturers and international energy projects.

Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with 13 UK offices, is seeking an ambitious Construction lawyer with a passion for clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading Energy Partners, contributing to complex, cutting-edge renewable energy transactions across the UK and Europe.

If you're an experienced Construction lawyer with 5+ years' PQE and a strong interest in clean energy workstreams, this could be your opportunity to drive meaningful change in the renewable energy sector.

As a Clean Energy Construction Lawyer, you'll be a key member of a dynamic team supporting innovative renewable energy projects. You'll work with a dedicated team of approximately 90 lawyers across multiple practice areas, handling sophisticated transactions in clean energy infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating complex clean energy project documentation
• Handling transactions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, wind, and hydrogen projects
• Preparing BESS/Solar Supply Agreements and EPC contracts
• Drafting Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSAs)
• Managing component warranties
• Supporting clean energy project developments, acquisitions, and disposals
• Working with technologies including:
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Solar PV
• Wind energy
• Hydro power
• Energy-from-waste
• Biogas
• Hydrogen infrastructure
• EV charging networks
• District heating systems
• Collaborating with Energy Partners across Bristol, Leeds, and London
• Interfacing with world-renowned battery manufacturers and integrators
• Supporting transactions spanning UK and European markets
• Contributing to the firm's clean energy growth strategy

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with minimum 5 years' PQE in Construction/Commercial law
• Strong experience in project documentation and contract negotiation
• Demonstrable interest in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure
• Excellent technical drafting skills
• Ability to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills