Sr Associate / Associate - Nuclear & Energy Projects - Bristol

Senior Associate / Associate - Nuclear & Energy Projects - Bristol

Join one of the UK's leading independent law firms, nationally recognised for its work in energy, infrastructure and major projects. The firm is top ranked in Chambers and Legal 500, award winning, and known for advising government, developers and global corporates on some of the most complex and high value projects in the UK.

The Role
You'll join a market leading Nuclear & Energy Projects team working on nationally significant, first of a kind and large scale energy developments. The team advises across the full lifecycle of major projects, from early strategy and procurement through to construction, operation and regulatory compliance.
Your work will include:

• Advising on high profile nuclear and clean energy projects, including new build, decommissioning and advanced technologies.
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, regulatory and project documentation.
• Supporting clients on procurement strategy, risk allocation and project delivery.
• Working with government bodies, developers, funders and international energy clients.
• Collaborating with specialists across planning, construction, regulatory, corporate and finance.
• Helping shape the future of the UK's energy transition and low carbon infrastructure.

This is a senior role offering exposure to some of the most innovative and strategically important projects in the UK energy sector.

Candidate Requirements
You will be an experienced lawyer who:

• Has strong commercial, projects, construction or regulatory experience (energy sector experience welcome but not essential).
• Is confident handling complex, multi stakeholder matters.
• Brings excellent drafting skills and a pragmatic, solutions focused approach.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Is commercially aware, organised and comfortable managing client relationships.
• Has the appetite to work on major national infrastructure and cutting edge energy projects.

Why Join?

• Work with a top ranked national firm known for excellence in energy, infrastructure and major projects.
• Advise on some of the UK's most significant nuclear and clean energy developments.
• Join a collaborative, people focused culture with a strong reputation for training and career progression.
• Benefit from hybrid working, modern systems and a genuinely supportive environment.
• Access a comprehensive benefits package and clear opportunities for long term advancement.

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
(e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*