Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers
We are looking for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our successful, highly respected and rapidly growing Energy and Resource Management (
ERM
) team. The team is at the cutting edge of delivering projects within the ERM sectors that are currently undergoing a once in a generation transformation as we move towards a greener and more sustainable environment.
The ERM team consists of four market leading partners Nadeem Arshad, Nathan Bradberry, Rupert Lugg and Gemma Glasspole. All four Partners are ranked in the legal directories, such as Legal 500, for their expertise in Energy, Project Finance and PFI.
Over the last 3 years, the ERM team has rapidly grown and is now made up of 12 lawyers advising on a number of market leading deals. We are proud to have been a finalist in the
Legal Advisor of the Year
category at the PPP Partnerships Awards 2025 for the eighth year in a row.
The ERM team advises on a broad range of clients on high profile ERM projects. This includes project sponsors/developers (e.g. Viridor, Boom Power, Equans), Government departments (e.g. DESNZ, Ofgem, DEFRA) and a number of public sector organisations (e.g. Birmingham City Council) on ERM projects, including:
* Energy from Waste and Waste PFI/PPP
* Environmental Services
* Heat Networks and District Energy
* Solar PV and Battery Storage
* City Wide Decarbonisation projects
* Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
* Hydrogen
* Carbon Capture Usage and Storage
* Smart energy projects
* On shore and Off Shore Wind
* Data Centres
The role
As a senior member of the ERM team, you will have a critical role in shaping and developing our growing practice. On a day-to day basis, you will be
supporting clients on a range of exciting ERM work
, including:
* Leading, in collaboration with the team's Partners, on the procurement and delivery of a range of innovative energy and resource management projects
* Amending and finalising complex commercial contracts
* Assisting clients to achieve their commercial objectives as part of an integrated advisory team
* Developing deep and long-standing relationships with a range of public and private sector clients
* Being part of a team that is driving forwards the UK's decarbonisation, sustainability and net zero agenda.
What we are looking for from you
Our talented ERM team consists of lawyers with a diverse range of skills and experience. We will consider
candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experience.
One of the key attributes we're seeking is a
passion to learn, enthusiasm
and the
desire to excel
as a lawyer in the ERM sectors. We are also looking for a
team player
, who enjoys delivering projects and is keen to share knowledge, skills and experience for the benefit of the wider team.
The successful applicant will possess the following:
* 5+ years' PQE
* Commercial contracts or PFI/PPP experience
* Private practice or in-house experience
* Strong technical legal skills
* Ability to understand and work through complex issues in a pragmatic and commercial manner
* Experience and confidence to lead on the day-to-day interaction with clients supported by the team's Partners
* Being a team player who is able to coordinate advice with lawyers from other disciplines.
* Experience of supervising junior team members.
* Some experience in business development with an ability and interest in growing the business
* A positive and flexible approach
Make a Real Impact
Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.
We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.
Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.
We're looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.