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Clean Energy Construction Legal Director or Partner Any Office

Freeths


Job Location:

Bristol - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

We are looking for a talented Clean Energy Construction lawyer to join our busy team. Candidates should be looking to move into a Legal Director or Partner role and have strong experience in construction commercial and/or projects experience within the clean energy sector although we would also welcome applications from those with transactional experience within the sector.

This role is working directly with Bristol-based Energy Construction Partner Suriya Edwards London-based National Head of Clean Energy Clare King and Leeds-based Clean Energy Partner Deborah addition the successful candidate will work with other team members in Bristol Birmingham Sheffield and Nottingham. Therefore depending on your seniority you could be based out of any of our 13 offices.

You will be supported by a wider sector team of approximately 90 lawyers in other practice areas across our 13 offices including real estate corporate finance environment planning and dispute resolution particularly Alex Johnson and Stephen Evans (Construction) Michael Bray (Real Estate) and Emily Settle (Corporate). We also have a dedicated PSL for the clean energy sector Shraiya Thapa.

The successful candidate will be working on matters including:

  • BESS Supply Agreements (including with major world-renowned BESS manufacturers)

  • EPC contracts

  • O&Ms & LTSAs

  • Component Warranties

  • Clean energy project developments acquisitions and disposals

Familiarity with technologies including BESS solar PV wind hydro energy-from waste biogas hydrogen EV charging infrastructure and/or district heating would also be an advantage. Further information about the team can be found on our website: Clean Energy Solicitors Renewable Energy Freeths.

No agencies direct applications only. For further information or a confidential discussion please contact the recruitment team !.

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Freeths are a full service law firm with 13 offices across the UK, known for delivering real results. Innovative, practical legal advice.

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