Energy Projects Senior Associate / Legal Director

Energy Projects Lawyer (5+ PQE) | Senior Associate / Legal Director | Leading International Firm | Birmingham / Hybrid Working BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a leading international law firm in the recruitment of a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its growing Commercial Energy team in Birmingham. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer to take on a high-profile role advising on complex energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. The Role As a Senior Associate or Legal Director in the Energy team, you will advise on a broad range of complex and high-value transactions across the energy sector, including renewables, low-carbon technologies, and traditional utilities. Working on a hybrid basis, you will collaborate with colleagues and clients across multiple jurisdictions, delivering commercially focused legal solutions on cutting-edge projects. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of energy and commercial contracts
• Advising on project documentation for renewable, net zero, and low-carbon energy generation and storage projects
• Providing legal advice on energy law, regulation, and compliance
• Supporting clients on risk management and mitigation strategies within energy projects
• Representing clients in negotiations with project counterparties
• Staying up to date with legislative and regulatory developments in the energy sector
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary and international teams to deliver tailored client solutions

About You To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with significant experience in commercial contracts
• Have strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling complex transactional matters
• Ideally have experience in, or a strong interest in, the energy sector and related regulatory frameworks
• Be confident advising clients on risk, compliance, and commercial strategy
• Possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly
• Be proactive, collaborative, and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the team

Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded and expanding Energy team within a global platform. You will benefit from:

• Exposure to high-quality, international energy and infrastructure work
• The opportunity to specialise further in a fast-growing and future-focused sector
• A clear and supported pathway for career progression
• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that supports professional development

Apply Now Apply now or for a confidential discussion about this Senior Associate / Legal Director Energy role in Birmingham, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.