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 (commercial and clinical
negligence) 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 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and
profit growth for an eleventh 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
The Team
We are looking for a Solicitor or Associate to join our successful,
highly respected and rapidly growing Energy and Resource Management
team. Our Energy and Resource Management team is at the cutting edge
of delivering energy projects within the energy and waste management
sectors that is undergoing a once in a generation transformation as we
move towards a cleaner and greener energy system.
It is an exciting time for the
Energy and Resource Management team in terms of team growth and
our involvement advising on
market-leading deals. We were shortlisted as Legal Advisor of the Year at thePartnerships Awardsfor the eighth year in a row.
Team members have been recognised in the Legal 500 Green Guide 2025
for their commitment to environmental sustainability, with Nathan
one of only 40 individuals in the UK - and 100 worldwide - to be
named as a Legal 500 Green Ambassador.
Our Energy and Resource Management team has exceptional experience in
the energy and resource management sectors and advises high-profile
private sector clients, and many UK wide public sector organisations,
on a range of energy and infrastructure projects across different
energy sources and technologies, including:
Energy from Waste projects and Waste/Resource Management
District Heating projects
Solar PV and Battery Storage projects
City Wide Decarbonisation projects
Electric Vehicle Projects
Hydrogen projects
Carbon Capture Usage and Storage projects
Smart energy projects
On-shore and Off Shore Wind
Grid connection/upgrade projects
" …the firm's national energy practice … has standout
capabilities in energy-from-waste, energy innovation and renewable
energy. District energy is another bedrock of the firm's
work." (Legal 500)
The role
You will play a critical role in contributing to the ongoing success
of our Energy and Resource Management team. On a day-to day basis, you
will be assisting clients on a range of exciting work, including:
Supporting on the procurement and delivery of a range of
innovative energy and infrastructure projects projects.
Using your commercial acumen to develop and deliver strategic
commercial projects.
Growing your network and developing long-standing relationships
with a range of public and private sector clients.
What we are looking for from you
Our talented Energy and Resource Management teams consists of lawyers
who have transferred into the energy sector, bringing with them a
diverse set of skills and experience. We will therefore consider
candidates from a range of backgrounds and experience including, for
example, a candidate with a background in projects, commercial, FM,
investor or finance, without direct experience of the energy sector.
One of the key attributes that we look for in applicants is a passion
to learn, enthusiasm and the desire to excel as a lawyer in the energy
sector. We are also looking for a team player, who enjoys delivering
projects as part of a team 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:
1 - 5 years' PQE
Commercial contracts, infrastructure and/or energy infrastructure experience
Private practice or in-house experience welcome
Thrive in hybrid working environment
Strong foundation of technical skills and an ability to work
through, with support from senior fee earners, complex issues in a
pragmatic and commercial manner
Opportunity to work within a specialist Energy and Resource
Management team
