Job title: Corporate Associate - Energy Sector

Location: Southampton

Salary: £70,000-£85,000

PQE Level: 2+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

This pioneering law firm is expanding its Corporate team with an Associate focused on energy and sustainability. Based in Southampton, the hybrid setup offers a balanced, flexible approach to working while placing you in one of the UK's most dynamic regional hubs for energy innovation.

You'll act for developers, investors, utilities, and community organisations driving the energy transition, advising on M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments and governance. You'll get early responsibility, client interaction, and mentoring that fast-tracks your technical and commercial growth.

We're looking for a qualified solicitor (2+ PQE) with experience in energy or sustainability projects-renewables, infrastructure, net zero, natural capital, or heat networks. If you're passionate about the energy shift and want to help drive it forward, we want to hear from you.

The firm offers bold ambition, refreshing culture, and industry-leading support. From enhanced parental leave and sabbaticals to personal development and wellbeing programmes, your future here is both progressive and rewarding.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

(e) liamandrews@chadwicknott.co.uk

(m) 07921 895 776

(t) 0117 917 1864

(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*