Senior Associate

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team (PIC) based in Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow.  This opportunity is ideally suited to a construction lawyer with renewable energy experience. 

Your Team

PIC

PIC has expertise across various sectors, including energy, utilities, civil and other heavy engineering, real estate development and infrastructure.  

PIC has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of.  The national Legal 500 team (with a presence in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London and Glasgow) comprises approximately 34 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority.  There is genuine opportunity for lawyers of mid to senior level to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success. 

Future Energy

Numerous members of the PIC team work cross-discipline with other lawyers in TLT as part of the Future Energy sector team to advise our clients on energy projects. 

TLT is one of the top legal advisors in this sector.  We have been ranked (i) in the top ten most influential law firms in clean energy M&A worldwide in Clean Energy Pipeline’s 2025 Clean Energy Legal League Table, and (ii) 4th in the top 20 global law firms by number of M&A deals - reflecting TLT’s position as one of the most active clean energy advisers across the globe. 

We have over 150 energy lawyers within the Future Energy sector team, spanning all UK jurisdictions. This team is actively involved in advising on a high volume of deals, including some of the UK's largest and most complex clean energy transactions.  We act for developers, funders and sellers/purchasers of these projects. 

Your Role 

You will: 

• Lead client work in the future energy sector on complex contracts, with appropriate levels of Partner support 
• Delegate to and receive support from Associates, Trainees and Paralegals 
• Develop excellent relationships across our client base 
• Support the Partner team on tenders 
• Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base 
• Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development 
• Contribute to team strategic planning and business development activities 

Your Skills and Experience 

You will be/have: 

• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered or equivalent), 5PQE+, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. 
• Experience of working in the future energy/renewable sector and well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious construction and/or projects related matters 
• A creative, forward thinker, with proven analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines 
• A client focussed approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships 
• Proven experience of supervising and/or managing junior team members 
• The drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior component of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm’s offering locally and nationally and sharing our people focused values 

About TLT 

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. 

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022. 

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute. 
  

Our Benefits 

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including up to 30 days holiday and private medical insurance.  

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.  

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of any of the characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. 

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on HR-Recruitment@TLTsolicitors.com