Legal Director
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment - manchester, north west england
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Corporate Legal Director (Energy)Manchester£95,000-£105,000 + Significant BonusYou’ll have the freedom to follow your instincts and make your own decisions. You’ll be trusted to know what’s best, giving you the room to experiment and drive things forward in your own way.You’ll get the right balance of responsibility and independence, from the outset, to work confidently with your own transactions and client relationships. At the same time, you’ll have the support and supervision from senior colleagues to enable you to continue developing your skills and progress.You’ll have significant flexibility with hybrid working, allowing you to choose when you’re in the office and when you work from home. This means you can structure your week around what suits you best, without compromising on career progression.You’ll also qualify for a potential £25,000 annual bonus and an extensive benefits package, giving you financial reward and peace of mind.What you’ll doYou’ll help develop the corporate offering in the Manchester office. You’ll work with colleagues across our Energy and Infrastructure sector to support developers, investors, utilities, IPPs, and community energy organisations with renewable energy projects, and to support businesses helping to deliver the energy transition, including manufacturers, O&M providers, early stage companies and service providers to the sector.You’ll undertake a broad range of corporate work, including M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, re-organisations, corporate structuring and governance. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow specialist knowledge in the Energy and Sustainability sectors.What you’ll needA minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience (PQE)Strong expertise in corporate law, particularly in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investmentsExperience or interest in the Energy and Sustainability sectors, as this will be a key area of focusAbout the companyYou’ll be joining a leading brand within the Private Equity space, known for its work in the Energy and Infrastructure sector. The team is well-established and respected, providing a great platform for you to grow your career and move quickly through the ranks.
Created: 2025-11-19