We are looking for a Senior Lawyer to join our successful, highly
respected and rapidly growing Energy team. Our Energy team is at the
cutting edge of delivering energy projects within an energy sector
that is undergoing a once in a generation transformation as we move
towards a cleaner and greener energy system.
Our Energy team has exceptional experience in the energy market 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
" …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)
About the role
As a senior member in the team you will have a critical role in
shaping and developing our evolving Energy team. On a day-to day basis
you will be supporting clients on a range of exciting work, including:
leading, in collaboration with the team's Partners, on the
procurement and delivery of a range of innovative energy projects.
being part of a team that is tracking and keeping up-to-date with
a dynamic energy regulatory environment.
continually developing deep and long-standing relationships with a
range of public and private sector clients.
In light of the ambition and continued growth plans for our Energy
team, for the right candidate and with a business case, there is the
prospect of progression to Partner.
What we are looking for from you
Our talented Energy teams consists of lawyers that have transferred
into the energy sector from a diverse set of skills and experience. We
will therefore consider candidates from arange of backgrounds and
experience including, for example, a lawyer with projects,
construction, commercial, FM, investor or finance expertise 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 that 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:
6+ years' PQE
Private practice or in-house experience, working in a team and
coordinating advice with fee earners from other disciplines
Experience of supervising junior team members
Strong business developer with an ability and interest in growing business
Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work
through complex issues in a pragmatic and commercial manner
A positive and flexible approach
Work-life balance
Where possible, we want to offer all Bevan Brittan people flexibility
to work their week in a way that suits them - we operate a hybrid
working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and that of the
individual. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday,
however we are open to individuals working more flexibly around those
times and would welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions.
We offer a substantial benefits package to all employees including:
A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an
additional 5 days)
Discretionary bonus scheme
Generous pension scheme
Private medical insurance through Vitality
Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
Life assurance
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Responsible business
To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of
Bevan Brittan's identity, running through our culture and embodied by
the clients we serve. We want to demonstrate our commitment to these
causes through actions rather than words; colleagues from across the
firm are already heavily involved, living and breathing the four
pillars of our Responsible Business strategy:
Community Engagement -Each lawyer has the
opportunity to undertake pro bono legal work for local charities and
not-for-profit organisations. We also play an active role through
our local office communities, in 2022 we fundraised and donated a
total of £80,000 to our four regional office charities, with each
charity receiving £20,000 to help fund their vital services.
Environmental Sustainability- Bevan Brittan is
proudly a carbon neutral firm. We have achieved the UN's Climate
Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan
is focused on achieving our net zero carbon target.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion- We have a
strong and vibrant diversity programme that gives colleagues across
the firm an opportunity to take part, led by our Equality, Diversity
& Inclusion Committee and supported by our Ambassadors, who
drive engagement in our strategy and raise awareness across the firm.
Wellbeing -We are proud of our open culture, where
colleagues feel empowered to speak openly about physical and mental
health issues and to seek out support when needed. We have trained
21 colleagues across the firm as Mental Health First Aiders and
established a programme of initiatives including our informal
'coffee with' scheme.
Collectively, these four pillars
ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment
in which all can progress on merit, regardless of personal
circumstances or background; give something back to the communities
in which we work; and protect the environment.
