Solicitor - Energy

Let us introduce ourselves…

It is the people at Shakespeare Martineau that make us so special. By understanding what our people want, giving them the support they need, recognising everyone’s contribution and realising the unique power of teams; together we win.

As a firm we are focused on proactively building and developing diverse teams, bringing different backgrounds, personalities and perspectives together. We play to our strengths, pushing ourselves to be consistently better than yesterday and deliver amazing solutions for our clients. We empower our teams with a high degree of individual responsibility; we self-manage and encourage everyone to be responsible for their own learning, knowing it makes us even better at what we do!

We believe in trusting our people to make the right decisions for themselves from how you dress, to how, when and where you work – we focus on outputs.

Our Team:

Our Energy team delivers innovative and optimal solutions for our clients, helping them to make the most of the opportunities that exist in this diverse and fast-paced industry.

The team acts for a range of energy companies including the electricity system operator, regulated network companies (including interconnector owners and water utilities), regulated and accredited entities managing data and services underpinning smart metering infrastructure, as well as developers and funders of energy projects (including low carbon and renewable energy infrastructure projects including wind, solar, battery and biomass projects).

Much of the work is focussed around the specialist industry codes and agreements and sectoral regulation, but we also advise the firm’s wider client base on contracts and regulation associated with net zero transition.

The Energy team works closely alongside our team of commercial, technology and data privacy lawyers to deliver solutions-based advice and services to our clients active in the energy sector. The team also helps lead the firm’s wider energy sector group.

The role:

We are looking for an ambitious Solicitor to join us, who will have between 3-6yr’s PQE and a passion for developing their career with us in the fast-moving energy sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly-regarded team which is envied for high quality work for some of the country’s leading energy businesses. You will provide legal and regulatory advice and contract support work across our client base, working with our senior energy lawyers and engaging with many of our other teams across the business as we drive further growth from the energy sector, which is one of the firm’s main industry focus areas.

What you will be doing:

• drafting and negotiating a wide range of energy contracts
• advising on regulatory matters e.g. compliance with energy legislation, regulations, licences and codes
• advising on related procurement and subsidy control issues
• helping support and mentor the junior lawyers in the team
• playing a proactive role in the team’s client care and business development activities

What you will need:

• between 3-6 years’ experience handling contracts and related legal matters, preferably gained within an energy / regulatory background (though not essential)
• proven experience working in a team environment
• strong analytical skills with commercial acumen
• strong IT skills
• effective time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines

Key competencies you will need:

• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a fast-paced environment
• excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• excellent communication skills
• a desire to enhance client relationships through day-to-day activity
• the ability to work in a busy team

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.

This role will a blend of working from home and any of our office hubs; however, some travel to our London office hub will be required on an ad hoc basis

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Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Shakespeare Martineau

Welcome to Shakespeare Martineau, where we're more than just a full-service law firm. With over 1100 specialists, including lawyers and business support professionals, we're committed to unlocking potential in our people and clients, inspiring confidence, growth, and development.

Our purpose is clear: we provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial and personal goals. But what truly sets us apart is our focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible business and personal advice.

At Shakespeare Martineau, it's our people who make us special. We understand what our team members want and give them the support they need to succeed. Recognising everyone's contribution and harnessing the unique power of teams, we work together to achieve success.

Diversity is at the heart of our firm. We actively build and develop diverse teams, bringing together different backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives to deliver amazing solutions for our clients. We believe in playing to our strengths, constantly striving to improve, and empowering our teams with individual responsibility for their own learning and growth.

Join us at Shakespeare Martineau and become a valued member of a team where we unlock your potential, appreciate your contributions, and achieve success together.

As part of Ampa, we are part of a large multi-brand group, all of our brands are linked by a shared purpose and set of values that brings about a positive, inclusive and diverse work culture - helping everyone achieve their ambitions.