Commercial Energy Lawyer - Infrastructure / Projects / Retail

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid working)

Contract Type: Permanent

A leading UK energy and infrastructure organisation is expanding its in-house legal team to support a diverse portfolio of commercial energy solutions and large-scale infrastructure projects.

You will be involved in complex, high-value programmes supporting both public and private sector clients, covering everything from development through to delivery and operation.

The Role

You will provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a mix of infrastructure, project and/or consumer energy workstreams.

Experience is offered across the full lifecycle - from early-stage development and procurement through to construction, operation, and customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Advise on energy and infrastructure projects including renewable and low-carbon solutions

- Support a range of commercial contracts (e.g. energy services, supply, private networks, off-take arrangements)

- Provide legal input across procurement, construction, and operational phases

- Advise on complex commercial arrangements, metering, and regulatory matters

- Support joint ventures, partnerships, M&A, and internal structuring (projects focus)

- Contribute to bids and strategic collaborations with public sector organisations

- Support development of large-scale heat and energy infrastructure schemes

- Advise on consumer offerings, tariffs, and regulatory compliance (retail focus)

- Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver clear, commercially aligned legal advice

What You'll Bring

- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (UK or equivalent)

- Experience in one or more of the following:

-- Commercial / infrastructure contracts

-- Corporate / project work (M&A, JVs, partnerships)

-- Consumer / regulatory law (financial or retail focus)

- Strong commercial mindset with a solutions-focused approach

- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

- Background in energy, infrastructure, or regulated sectors

- Familiarity with energy supply agreements or infrastructure projects

- In-house experience or exposure to large frameworks/programmes

- Experience in customer-focused or retail environments (for relevant roles)

Location: Birmingham with hybrid working options available.

Permanent opportunity