This highly-regarded Top 100 firm is seeking to continue its ambitious growth plans. With Legal 500 rankings in almost all departments, this heavy-hitting firm is seeking an experienced Energy Solicitor at the Partner level.

You will take on a pioneering position as Head of the Energy and Renewables Department, shaping the team as you see fit. This firm has a culture with support and growth at the heart of its operations, investing exceptionally well in its staff and ensuring that the atmosphere is a good combination of work and fun.

The Firm:

• This firm has grown immensely since its founding 60 years ago, and they are looking to continue this trend across the board, focusing heavily on internal development. Offering an entire career path, they have seen a number of their senior lawyers start their careers at the firm, including the current Managing Partner.
• The firm has an excellent culture of fun and collaboration yet maintains the quality of work expected from a firm of this esteem. With core values seen throughout, this firm operates with a flat structure where you are rewarded on merit rather than bureaucracy.
• This firm has a broad client base, including national and international businesses, individuals, banks, education establishments and utility providers.
• Their culture is friendly and collegiate, but they maintain the professional atmosphere you would expect from a modern, leading law firm. All staff have access to industry-leading training and mentoring to ensure they reach their potential.
• Staff at all levels benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

The Role

This Top 100 UK law firm is seeking an experienced Energy Partner to take on a Head of Department Role.

This position open to senior solicitors with experience in either transactional or contentious energy matters. You will lead the department, utilising firm wide contacts and resources while continuing to build up a dedicated team of specialists.

The firm will ensure you are provided with first-class IT solutions and general support such as marketing and business development assistance. The existing Partners working the Energy sector will work supportively and cooperatively alongside you to help further develop the team.

You will be based out of the firm's City of London office, although there is also the opportunity to be stationed in the firm's Cardiff or Southampton offices. The benefit of hybrid and flexible working comes with any location.

The firm's existing clients include wind farm operators, anaerobic digestion plants, tidal power and solar farm developers, housing associations, housebuilders and national utility companies. Growth of the practice's energy team has been made a top priority for the firm's new five-year strategy.

As a result of such prioritisation, you will receive unrivalled support and investment. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will bring with them a client following or book business, as well as a solid business plan for the department.

Requirements:

• An existing Energy Partner qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
• Strong business development skills
• Ability to supervise more junior fee earners
• Ideally a client following

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary benefits including a minimum of 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and your birthday off!
• Opportunity to work in an industry-leading Top 100 firm
• Excellent culture with social events all year round
• Lucrative benefits package and equity options
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• First-class support systems

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Energy Solicitor to join this Top 100 firm in the City of London as Head of the Energy and Renewables Department

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Jonathan Kitto at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.