Legal Director - Projects

We are working with a market-leading national law firm who are seeking a Legal Director to join their Energy Projects team within their London office.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead a highly regarded Energy team, advising clients on all aspects of energy projects, with a focus on energy market commercial and regulatory advisory mandates. The candidate will work on matters such as UK energy regulation, policy, and market design, supporting M&A and project finance transactions, energy offtake agreements (including corporate PPAs), grid connection, and use of system arrangements.

The candidate will provide transactional support on high-value projects while also working on innovative regulatory advisory matters. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships.

• 5+ PQE;
• Strong background in energy regulation and commercial/transactional work within a medium to large commercial firm;
• Outstanding academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Willingness to become involved in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Generous benefits package;
• Extensive opportunities for career development;
• Inclusive and friendly culture.

Please contact Andrew Currie on  or email  if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.