Location: National – with offices in the South West, Birmingham, or London (Hybrid working available, with flexibility regarding office location).
This is your opportunity to lead the energy sector group at a national law firm with serious ambitions in the space as an Energy Partner. You won’t just advise on energy projects - you’ll define how the entire practice approaches them.
The firm is seeking a commercial, visionary leader who can span all relevant legal disciplines -corporate, real estate, projects, disputes, and regulatory, and unite them under a single energy-focused strategy. It’s a role for someone who combines deep sector insight with a commercially valuable network - the kind of client following that opens doors when the opportunity arises.
This is your chance to architect a cross-practice energy offering and position the firm as a go-to advisor in a dynamic and high-growth sector.
What you’ll do:
* Lead a multidisciplinary energy group with input from every legal practice
* Build and execute a strategy for long-term growth in energy markets
* Leverage your client network to open new instructions and shape future workstreams
* Advise on complex, high-value mandates across the full energy lifecycle — from renewables to infrastructure
* Raise the firm’s energy profile through thought leadership and sector presence
What we’re looking for:
* 10+ years’ PQE with deep expertise in energy across multiple disciplines
* A commercially valuable client following — a network that can be converted into instructions
* Experience leading sector groups or practice-wide initiatives
* Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to build and inspire teams
* Market presence through public speaking, client work, or media
Benefits:
* Equity potential and bonus up to 50% of base salary
* Clear pathway to senior leadership within a respected national firm
* Platform to build something strategic, visible, and career-defining
* Flexible hybrid working and strong support for long-term career sustainability
* High-quality matters and scope to shape a unique market proposition