Associate - Energy & Regulated Industries

London, United Kingdom

Full time

Application deadline: 2025-08-15

We have an opportunity for a Commercial Energy Associate to join our Energy and Regulated Industries team in our London office.

About the team and the role

Energy is one of the most dynamic and economically robust sectors of the UK economy, and very much a key part of the political agenda. As such, it provides commercial lawyers with an opportunity to develop and utilise a broad range of legal skills in a sector which is fundamental to the UK economy.

Our specialist Energy team is highly regarded in the UK market and is recognized as a leading energy practice by Legal 500 and Chambers. We are known for providing technically excellent advice in a pragmatic, robust, and friendly manner, with a supportive and business-driven approach.

Our work includes advising on a wide range of commercial contracts relevant to the sector, such as long-term power purchase and fuel supply agreements, and multi-party industry codes. We also support energy transactional work, including developing, financing, and selling energy generation and infrastructure projects, working closely with colleagues across the firm. Our clients include governments, regulatory bodies, utilities, project developers, network owners/operators, energy suppliers, and major corporates.

This role offers the opportunity to develop client relationships and handle direct client communication, both via phone and face-to-face or virtual meetings. The team is collaborative, non-hierarchical, and works seamlessly across regulatory and commercial focuses, often collaborating with specialists from other parts of the firm.

About you

• You will be a qualified Solicitor, 1-4 PQE.
• You will demonstrate strong academic performance and experience with commercial agreements; commercial contracts experience is essential.
• Some experience of the energy sector is expected.
• You should have strong research skills and the ability to produce clear, accurate legal advice.
• You are pragmatic, level-headed, eager to learn, and willing to apply your skills in a dynamic environment.

What we can offer you

We are recognized as one of the best places to work in the UK, ranked by Great Place to Work for 24 years. Our benefits include:

• A hybrid working model combining office and remote work.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy additional days.
• Private medical insurance, with family options.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Three-month sabbatical every five years.
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes.
• Health and wellbeing programs.
• Training and development opportunities.

We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Equal opportunities

Gowling WLG is committed to promoting equality and diversity and providing equal employment opportunities. We seek to attract and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can fulfill their potential. Offers are conditional upon SRA clearance, eligibility to work in the UK, and DBS checks.

For more information, please contact Sam Price.