Associate - Corporate Energy - London, United Kingdom - JMC Legal Recruitment

JMC Legal Recruitment
JMC Legal Recruitment
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3 weeks ago

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This is a unique opening for a Corporate Energy Associate to join an award-winning Tax team in a Top 20 Silver Circle Law Firm based in the City of London.

Ranked Tier 4 in the Legal 500 for Energy, this is an excellent firm to progress your career with and an excellent opportunity for a proactive Associate to join a top corporate practice in the city.

In this role, you will have real opportunities to make your mark within the Energy, Environment & Infrastructure team. This is a very important role for the team, putting you in an enviable position for progression and investment.

The Firm


This International law firm is a pioneer in the legal industry, dealing with the highest quality of work while providing employees with the training and development opportunities to realise their career aspirations.


As a member of the highly coveted "Silver Circle" this is one of the top legal practices in the UK.

Their extensive resources and network of offices provide unique access to international and cross border matters.


You will find a creative, supportive, dynamic, forward-thinking and progressive culture where they invest heavily in staff, with industry-leading training and a clear-cut pathway to progression.


The firm operates excellent flexibility - from exciting client secondments to flexible hybrid working options and a rewarding benefits package.


The Role:


This Silver Circle law firm is looking to hire a Corporate Energy Associate 2 years PQE to join its highly-ranked team in the City of London.
In this role you will advise on M&A, Corporate Finance and commercial energy transactions within the Energy sector.
The firm's Energy Environment & Infrastructure lawyers are both commercial and innovative.


The role will involve significant client contact making you a crucial person within the team and benefit from progression faster than in a role where this is not the case.

Your career progression is important, and the success of the firm is driven by ensuring that every employee maximises their potential - something that this firm is recognised and known for.


Responsibilities


You will be working in conjunction with a partner on private M&A clean tech/energy transactions (including many with cross-border elements) and infrastructure transactions, including work on commercial contracts such as JVs, PPAs and JDAs.


On top of this, you will:

  • Liaise with other departments in the firm on transactions and obtaining advice from overseas counsel on cross-border transactions.
  • Draft and negotiate documents to help clients achieve their business goals
  • Manage matters and reviewing work of more junior team members.
  • Manage and develop existing client relationships with the relevant partner and actively get involved in marketing/business development work.

Requirements:

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2 PQE with England and Wales Solicitor qualification

  • Relevant Energy commercial sector, M&A and Corporate Finance experience gained from a city, international or regional practice.

Benefits:


  • A salary comfortably above the market rate
  • Private healthcare and insurance
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • 25 days starting holiday rising to 30
  • Tailored training and progression
**This will be a significantly hands-on Corporate Energy Associate role at this Top 20 law firm in London.
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