Associate/Senior Associate 3-6 PQE

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

As a lawyer with us, you will work on a diverse range of matters, from regional projects to complex international transactions You'll develop a global perspective, be encouraged to put ideas into action and have the opportunity to get involved in new and varied work and initiatives throughout your career.

The Team

Our corporate energy team advise a full spectrum of corporations, utilities, funds, developers and financial institutions of all sizes, both public and private, on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, corporate finance, private equity investments and energy related transactions both domestically and cross-border.

We have a fantastic client base which will provide a suitable candidate the opportunity to gain experience advising some of the world’s largest corporations on their most strategic transactions

Our global energy group is highly successful, acting on many of the most complex, novel, strategic and high value energy and infrastructure transactions in both local and international markets.  Within the energy team we have over 400  lawyers covering the full life cycle of a project, from development, financing, construction, operation, revenue optimisation, trading, regulatory, re-financing and M&A.

The group was founded on low carbon renewable energy generation (such as solar and wind) and battery storage/BESS, which remain core parts of the practice. However we do not stop there.  We have a strong track-record operating in other niche areas such as, hydrogen, nuclear, interconnectors, data centres, biofuels, carbon offsetting, and oil and gas.

The Role

A successful candidate will be joining a dynamic and successful London based corporate energy team which has continued to grow over recent years, providing world class service to high quality clients operating across a number of jurisdictions.  Our firm and our people are all about teamwork and we have a genuinely collegiate atmosphere. Within the team you will have the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the global energy transition, helping to ensure energy security whilst supporting the move towards an affordable lower carbon future.

Role and key responsibilities

The role is to replace an existing senior associate within the team and would ideally have 3 to 6 years post qualification experience.

We are looking for someone who has experience working on M&A, joint ventures and shareholding arrangements primarily in the energy transition space.

You will be given responsibility from an early stage, helping to coordinate multidisciplinary and international teams, manage due diligence processes and draft key transaction documents. You will also work directly with clients and intermediaries, becoming a trusted point of contact throughout the transaction lifecycle.

• Skills and experience
  
  You must demonstrate a high level of technical skill and competence, market knowledge, sector expertise and commerciality appropriate for your level of experience.
• You should have the ability to manage a varied workload and deal with the competing demands of clients which arise from involvement in a number of separate transactions at once, at the same time supporting the global energy transition.
• You should be able to build great relationships with the colleagues you work with in other practice groups and will be expected to have experience of and to continue to play your part in the development of the team by coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Given the skills and experience expectation, we are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. However, we are happy to hear from anyone who can demonstrate they have the required skills to be a success.

What’s in it for you?

• At Eversheds Sutherland, our benefits are designed to support your development, performance, financial future and wellbeing, as well as providing you with the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable in how we recognise and reward our people
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement

We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.