Associate - Projects and Construction (Energy and Sustainability)
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.
Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.
We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.
While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.
The Opportunity
Our cross-departmental Energy & Sustainability group advise on a range of energy related projects focused on the UK market. We have a leading practice advising on real estate related energy infrastructure – covering everything from utility connections through to on-site renewable energy generation, power purchase agreements, the transition to electric vehicles and the development of district heating networks. We also advise on wider energy efficiency and decarbonisation retrofit, working with clients to bring together blended funding to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
We work closely with our colleagues in our construction, real estate, planning, corporate, banking and tax teams to provide seamless advice on energy related projects. We are at the forefront of innovation in the sector, helping our clients navigate the energy transition and how that impacts the built environment.
Our team is a core part of the firm's Responsible Business initiative, working with clients to reduce carbon footprints, build aligned supply chains and incorporate climate-related drafting in wider contracts. That covers projects aimed at delivering Net Zero targets, and also wider ESG driven initiatives
This is a great opportunity for an experienced associate who would join our UK team to focus on the development of the domestic energy market.
What you'll be doing
- Advising developers, landlords and operators on District Heating schemes (including ESCO concessions, customer supply agreements, outsourced services such as billing/administration and operation and maintenance and construction/operating issues).
- Advising on Energy Performance Contracts (EPC/ESPC).
- Advising on contracts for the delivery of energy efficiency and decarbonisation works for residential and commercial property.
- Advising on Renewable Energy projects, including rooftop solar models
- Support on regulatory/licencing issues relating to energy supply.
- Advising on utility connections including ICP and IDNO arrangements.
- Advising on Power Purchase Agreements and Heat Supply Agreements etc.
- Advising on Electric Vehicle Chargepoints and related infrastructure/contracts.
- Monitoring and reviewing developments in UK Government Policy and developing structured advice on implications for wider works/services contracts.
- Active participation in marketing initiatives aimed at the energy sector.
- Building and maintaining effective client relationships
What you'll need
The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:
- Candidates with 2-4 years' relevant post qualification experience gained from a reputable firm,
- Experience of advising on heat networks and renewable energy projects,
- Experience of advising on power purchase arrangements and supply/generation licence requirements,
- Excellent technical skills,
- Strong client focus,
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
- Ability to deal with innovative deals and bespoke documents
- Drive and enthusiasm,
- Commercial awareness,
- Excellent academic record,
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.