Energy Partner

at  Weightmans

WHY WORK FOR US

Weightmans is a Top 40 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer and 10th overall employer at the annual Britain’s Top Employers awards 2023 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.
We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer.
Click here to find out more about industry recognition for excellence, through our achievements, awards and accreditations.
The independent research showed “Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation.”
We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.
We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process.
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PLEASE NOTE

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
• We are open to part time/job share applicants.

Are you an Energy Lawyer who has experience with Commercial/Projects in the Energy Sector? Are you looking for a new opportunity?
Weightmans is currently seeking experienced Energy Partners or Senior Associates to join their dynamic team. If you have a passion for collaborating with clients on a variety of energy projects and schemes, and want to be part of a focused and growing energy practice, this could be the perfect fit for you.
At Weightmans, you will have the opportunity to work with both public sector and private sector clients on a diverse range of exciting energy and infrastructure projects. From solar and wind projects to heat networks, battery storage, PPAs, tidal energy, EfW, EV charging and carbon capture/storage projects, you will be involved in a wide array of challenging and rewarding initiatives.
Come and join our team of dedicated energy lawyers providing tailored support to clients in the energy, water, waste, and resources sectors. We’ve also launched Empower, an Energy advisory service, to help businesses pursue their Net Zero journey while also reducing their energy costs, and to navigate the complexities of the UK energy landscape.
Weightmans is proud to be awarded the highest Platinum rating by EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating provider, positioning us in the top 1% of legal and accounting businesses globally for ESG/sustainability performance and processes.
If you would like to get in touch to express your interest in this opportunity, contact us direct for a confidential discussion and we will do the rest!
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage candidates to apply direct and if you have any questions or require more information please get in touch.