Commercial Energy Solicitor - #1729980
Sacco Mann
Date: 6 hours ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

Our client is one of the leading commercial firms in the country and a global provider specialising in legal and business services. They are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor to join their growing commercial team to specialise in the Energy Sector.Our client is one of the leading commercial firms in the country and a global provider specialising in legal and business services. They are recruiting for a Senior Solicitor to join their growing commercial team to specialise in the Energy Sector. This role will be based at the firms Leeds office, and they are wanting to hear from established solicitors working within Energy who can deliver high quality work
The Role
Joining the department, you will be working on your own caseload including some high profile and complex transactions on an international scale. You will be working on regulatory frameworks and commercial contracts including grid connections, power purchase agreements and other route to market contracts. This includes advising on project document associated with renewable, net and low carbon energy generation and storage projects
Key Responsibilities
Running your own caseload of commercial matters
Provide legal advice on energy law and regulations
Draft, review and negotiate energy related contracts and agreements
Represent clients in negotiations with project counterparties
Advise on risk management and mitigation strategies in energy projects
About You
Between 5 – 10 years PQE within a similar discipline including Hydrogen, Renewables, Nuclear, Solar, low/net zero carbon energy projects
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance issues in the energy sector
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working options
Future career development in a growing and innovative practice area
If you are interested in this Commercial Solicitor role in Leeds then please get in touch with Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
The Role
Joining the department, you will be working on your own caseload including some high profile and complex transactions on an international scale. You will be working on regulatory frameworks and commercial contracts including grid connections, power purchase agreements and other route to market contracts. This includes advising on project document associated with renewable, net and low carbon energy generation and storage projects
Key Responsibilities
Running your own caseload of commercial matters
Provide legal advice on energy law and regulations
Draft, review and negotiate energy related contracts and agreements
Represent clients in negotiations with project counterparties
Advise on risk management and mitigation strategies in energy projects
About You
Between 5 – 10 years PQE within a similar discipline including Hydrogen, Renewables, Nuclear, Solar, low/net zero carbon energy projects
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance issues in the energy sector
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working options
Future career development in a growing and innovative practice area
If you are interested in this Commercial Solicitor role in Leeds then please get in touch with Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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