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Job Title Commercial Projects Solicitor/Associate (2-5 PQE)

Location Bristol and Birmingham

Description

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside ourrecognised expertise in housing, local government, and health andsocial care, we are specialists in the construction, energy andresource management, higher education and financial services sectors.

Supported by our valued business services professionals, ouraward-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance,regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinicalnegligence) legal and advisory services.

As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships,Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose.They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other.Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for ourclients and the communities that we're part of.

Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highlyranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earnedreputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue andprofit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our abilityto continue investing in our people.

Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success.And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

We are looking for a Solicitor or Associate to join our successful,highly respected and rapidly growing Energy and Resource Managementteam. Our Energy and Resource Management team is at the cutting edgeof delivering energy projects within the energy and waste managementsectors that is undergoing a once in a generation transformation as wemove towards a cleaner and greener energy system.

It is an exciting time for the Energy and Resource Management team in terms of team growth andour involvement advising o nmarket-leading deals. W e were shortlisted as Legal Advisor of the Year at the Partnerships Awards for the eighth year in a row. Teammembers have been recognised in the Legal 500 Green Guide 2025 fortheir commitment to environmental sustainability, with Nathan one ofonly 40 individuals in the UK - and 100 worldwide - to be named as aLegal 500 Green Ambassador.

Our Energy and Resource Management team has exceptional experience inthe energy and resource management sectors and advises high-profileprivate sector clients, and many UK wide public sector organisations,on a range of energy and infrastructure projects across differentenergy sources and technologies, including:

• Energy from Waste projects and Waste/Resource Management
• District Heating projects
• Solar PV and Battery Storage projects
• City Wide Decarbonisation projects
• Electric Vehicle Projects
• Carbon Capture Usage and Storage projects
• Smart energy projects
• On-shore and Off Shore Wind
• Grid connection/upgrade projects

" …the firm's national energy practice … has standoutcapabilities in energy-from-waste, energy innovation and renewableenergy. District energy is another bedrock of the firm'swork." (Legal 500)

The role

You will play a critical role in contributing to the ongoing successof our Energy and Resource Management team. On a day-to day basis, youwill be assisting clients on a range of exciting work, including:

• Supporting on the procurement and delivery of a range ofinnovative energy and infrastructure projects projects.
• Using your commercial acumen to develop and deliver strategiccommercial projects.
• Growing your network and developing long-standing relationshipswith a range of public and private sector clients.

What we are looking for from you

Our talented Energy and Resource Management teams consists of lawyerswho have transferred into the energy sector, bringing with them adiverse set of skills and experience. We will therefore considercandidates from a range of backgrounds and experience including, forexample, a candidate with a background in projects, commercial, FM,investor or finance, without direct experience of the energy sector.

One of the key attributes that we look for in applicants is a passionto learn, enthusiasm and the desire to excel as a lawyer in the energysector. We are also looking for a team player, who enjoys deliveringprojects as part of a team and is keen to share knowledge, skills andexperience for the benefit of the wider team.

We will provide you with a range of support through a structured andbespoke development programme that will allow you to gain excellentexperience, enhance your professional and personal development andoffers transparent and achievable career progression opportunities.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• 2 - 5 years' PQE
• Commercial contracts, infrastructure and/or energy infrastructure experience
• Private practice or in-house experience welcome
• Thrive in hybrid working environment
• Strong foundation of technical skills and an ability to workthrough, with support from senior fee earners, complex issues in apragmatic and commercial manner
• Opportunity to work within a specialist Energy and ResourceManagement team
• Positive and flexible approach

Work with approachable people

When we ask colleagues what makesBevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they sayis "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that wemake time for each other. We welcome questions and support eachother. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.

Supported to be your best

We operate a hybrid working modelbased on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our corebusiness hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open toour people working more flexibly around those times and welcome aconversation with you if you have any questions about this. We tryto offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

Learning, Development & Progression

We're committed to supporting yourprofessional and personal development needs.This means that we offera range of tailored training courses and you will have lots ofopportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourageprogression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotionprocesses. You will be supported by your line manager to achieveyour full potential.

As a Bevan Brittan employee,you'll have access to a variety of services that support yourwellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful BusinessCharter and lots of our people contribute to our WellbeingResponsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar ofwellbeing events and initiatives.

• A minimum of 25 days holiday(plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurancethrough Vitality
• Biennial private healthassessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion

Our shared aim is that everyone iswelcome and canfeel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan.To support this, weactively value and promote equality, diversityand inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered andsupported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, anda broad range of firmwide initiatives.

Recognising the uniquecontributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, weencourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take greatpride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need anyadjustments throughout the recruitment process or have anyquestions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing recruitment@bevanbrittan.com

Acting responsibly, now and for the future

To us, being a responsiblebusiness is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity.Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and deliveringactivity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy : Community Engagement;Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion;and Wellbeing.

Our people deliver pro bono legalwork for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play anactive role in our local communities and donated £100,000 across ourfour regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbonneutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditationand our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achiving ournet zero carbon target by 2040.

Collectively, the four pillarsensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environmentin which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to thecommunities in which we work; and protect the environment.