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