Canter Leigh Search is partnering with an International law firm to hire Associate Solicitor (2+years PQE) in their Energy & Infrastructure team in London, UK. 

The opportunity

Canter Leigh Search is supporting a modern, forward-thinking International law firm in the appointment of an Associate to join its high performing team. The practice comprises of 150+ transactional, litigation and regulatory lawyers advising on major projects across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. The firm is recognised for its long-standing leadership in Renewables, Energy Transition, and Infrastructure modernisation.

The firm are particularly strong in; Off-shore wind, Battery storage and grid modernisation, Carbon capture, Hydrogen technologies and Next generation Nuclear. 

Role responsibilities   

• Lead and support transaction and project management across a range of energy matters.        
• Manage and coordinate due diligence and disclosure exercises, identify key risks and produce clear due diligence reports.    
• Draft and negotiate preliminary, ancillary and closing documentation (including NDAs and local counsel engagement letters).      
• Contribute to the drafting and negotiation of SPAs, shareholder agreements, JOAs and project development documents for energy transitions.     
• Liaise with local counsel and external advisors to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Participate in client and internal meetings.
• Research emerging legal and market developments relevant to the energy sector.
• Support the creation of client-facing presentations, insights and knowledge materials.
• Assist with pitches, proposals and wider business development initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with mid-level contacts across the energy industry.

Candidate profile

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales, or Scottish) – 2+yrs PQE
• Strong background in upstream transactions, including share/asset acquisitions.
• Familiarity with upstream activities, such as shareholder agreements, JOAs, transportation and service agreements.
• Experience with midstream/downstream Oil & Gas, including LNG and related M&A activity.
• Trading and marketing agreements
• Energy transition technologies (eg CCS, Hydrogen, Ammonia)
• Willingness to work across the broader energy sector, including renewables, power and mining.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a results-driven approach. 

To apply

Follow the link - https://www.canterleighsearch.com/registrations, or please contact us in confidence at (sam@canterleighsearch.com), or reach out via LinkedIn. All enquiries will be handled with discretion. 

About Canter Leigh Search

Canter Leigh Search is a specialist executive search firm dedicated to connecting top-tier legal talent with leading law firms and in-house legal teams. With a values-driven approach and deep industry insight, we tailor every search to align with our clients’ strategic goals and culture. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and search partner, committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices and championing diversity across the legal sector. Our processes are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility at every stage of the recruitment journey. Whether advising on partner moves, team builds, or senior in-house appointments, we bring clarity, discretion, and a commitment to long-term success.