Senior Associate - Energy and Sustainability

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our UK team to focus on the developments in the energy market.The RoleAdvising developers, landlords and operators on the procurement, negotiation and management of heat networks (including concessions, supply agreements, outsourced services and ongoing regulatory compliance)Advising on energy projects, including solar, wind and battery storageAdvising on large scale retrofit programmes (including grant funded, 'Energy as a Service' and subscription models)Support on regulatory issues relating to electricity (generation, distribution and supply) and heat networksAdvising on utility connections including ICP and IDNO arrangementsAdvising on Power Purchase Agreements and Heat Supply Agreements etcAdvising on EV Chargepoints and related infrastructureActive participation in marketing initiatives aimed at the energy sectorBuilding and maintaining effective client relationshipsThe CandidateThe firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Senior Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:Candidates with 4 years' relevant post qualification experience gained from a reputablefirm or in-houseExperience on regulatory issues relating to utilities. Experience of energy projects and heatnetworksExcellent technical skillsStrong client focusAbility to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlinesAbility to deal with innovative structures and bespoke documentsDrive and enthusiasmCommercial awarenessExcellent academic recordBenefitsOur benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, 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.If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on recruit@trowers.comAs 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.DepartmentEnergy and SustainabilityEmployment TypePermanent - Full TimeWorkplace typeHybrid